James 1:19

Contemporary English Version 1995

My dear friends, you should be quick to listen and slow to speak or to get angry.

Cross References

Proverbs 17:27

It makes a lot of sense to be a person of few words and to stay calm.

Proverbs 21:23

Watching what you say can save you a lot of trouble.

Proverbs 14:29

It's smart to be patient, but it's stupid to lose your temper.

Proverbs 10:19

You will say the wrong thing if you talk too much— so be sensible and watch what you say.

Proverbs 18:13

It's stupid and embarrassing to give an answer before you listen.

Proverbs 13:3

Keep what you know to yourself, and you will be safe; talk too much, and you are done for.

Proverbs 16:32

Controlling your temper is better than being a hero who captures a city.

Ephesians 4:26

Don't get so angry that you sin. Don't go to bed angry

Proverbs 15:18

Losing your temper causes a lot of trouble, but staying calm settles arguments.

Colossians 3:8

But now you must stop doing such things. You must quit being angry, hateful, and evil. You must no longer say insulting or cruel things about others.

Ephesians 4:31

Stop being bitter and angry and mad at others. Don't yell at one another or curse each other or ever be rude.

Proverbs 18:21

Words can bring death or life! Talk too much, and you will eat everything you say.

Colossians 3:15

Each one of you is part of the body of Christ, and you were chosen to live together in peace. So let the peace that comes from Christ control your thoughts. And be grateful.

Proverbs 19:11

It's wise to be patient and show what you are like by forgiving others.

Proverbs 15:2

Words of wisdom come from the wise, but fools speak foolishness.

Proverbs 25:28

Losing self-control leaves you as helpless as a city without a wall.

Proverbs 14:17

Fools have quick tempers, and no one likes you if you can't be trusted.

Matthew 5:22

But I promise you if you are angry with someone, you will have to stand trial. If you call someone a fool, you will be taken to court. And if you say that someone is worthless, you will be in danger of the fires of hell.

Proverbs 17:14

The start of an argument is like a water leak— so stop it before real trouble breaks out.

James 1:26

If you think you are being religious, but can't control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is useless.

1 Thessalonians 2:13

We always thank God that you believed the message we preached. It came from him, and it isn't something made up by humans. You accepted it as God's message, and now he is working in you.

Nehemiah 9:17

But, our God, you are merciful and quick to forgive; you are loving, kind, and very patient. So you never turned away from them—

Acts 17:11

The people in Berea were much nicer than those in Thessalonica, and they gladly accepted the message. Day after day they studied the Scriptures to see if these things were true.

Luke 19:48

But they could not find a way to do it, because everyone else was eager to listen to him.

Mark 2:2

Then so many of them came to the house that there wasn't even standing room left in front of the door. Jesus was still teaching

Proverbs 19:19

People with bad tempers are always in trouble, and they need help over and over again.

Acts 10:33

I sent for you at once, and you have been good enough to come. All of us are here in the presence of the Lord God, so that we can hear what he has to say.

Acts 2:42

They spent their time learning from the apostles, and they were like family to each other. They also broke bread and prayed together.

Luke 15:1

Tax collectors and sinners were all crowding around to listen to Jesus.

Nehemiah 9:3

For three hours they stood and listened to the Law of the Lord their God, and then for the next three hours they confessed their sins and worshiped the Lord.

1 John 2:21

I did not need to write you about the truth, since you already know it. You also know that liars do not belong to the truth.

Acts 13:48

This message made the Gentiles glad, and they praised what they had heard about the Lord. Everyone who had been chosen for eternal life then put their faith in the Lord.

Mark 12:37

If David called the Messiah his Lord, how can the Messiah be his son?” The large crowd enjoyed listening to Jesus teach.

Nehemiah 8:18

On each of the first seven days of the festival, Ezra read to the people from God's Law. Then on the eighth day, everyone gathered for worship, just as the Law had said they must.

Numbers 22:27

So it just lay down. Balaam lost his temper, then picked up a stick and whacked the donkey.

Proverbs 29:20

There is more hope for a fool than for someone who speaks without thinking.

Acts 1:15

One day there were about 120 of the Lord's followers meeting together, and Peter stood up to speak to them.

James 1:2

My friends, be glad, even if you have a lot of trouble.

James 1:16

Don't be fooled, my dear friends.

James 2:1

My friends, if you have faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, you won't treat some people better than others.

James 2:5

My dear friends, pay attention. God has given a lot of faith to the poor people in this world. God has also promised them a share in his kingdom that he will give to everyone who loves him.

James 4:11

My friends, don't say cruel things about others! If you do, or if you condemn others, you are condemning God's Law. And if you condemn the Law, you put yourself above the Law and refuse to obey either it

James 5:12

My friends, above all else, don't take an oath. You must not swear by heaven or by earth or by anything else. “Yes” or “No” is all you need to say. If you say anything more, you will be condemned.

James 5:19

My friends, if any followers have wandered away from the truth, you should try to lead them back.

Job 32:16

But am I to remain silent, just because you have stopped speaking?