19So that, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath;


In Context

16 Do not err, my beloved brethren.

17 Every good gift and every perfect gift comes down from above, from the Father of lights, with whom is no variation nor shadow of turning.

18 According to his own will begat he us by the word of truth, that we should be a certain first-fruits of his creatures.

19 So that, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath;

20 for man's wrath does not work God's righteousness.

21 Wherefore, laying aside all filthiness and abounding of wickedness, accept with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

James 1:19 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

1:19Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

1:19My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

1:19You know, my dearest brethren. And let every man be swift to hear, but slow to speak, and slow to anger.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

1:19Ye know this , my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

1:19Ye know this, my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:19Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:19So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

1:19So then, my brethren beloved, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger,

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

1:19Why, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: