James 1:20 - Revised Standard Version

for the anger of man does not work the righteousness of God.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

For man's anger does not promote the righteousness God [wishes and requires].

American Standard Version (1901)

for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Common English Bible

This is because an angry person doesn’t produce God’s righteousness.

Catholic Public Domain Version

For the anger of man does not accomplish the justice of God.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

For the anger of man worketh not the justice of God.

James 1:20 Cross References

Matthew 5:22

But I say to you that every one who is angry with his brother shall be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother shall be liable to the council, and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ shall be liable to the hell of fire.

Ephesians 4:26

Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger,