James 1:20
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For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of James 1:20
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
- American Standard Version (1901)
For the righteousness of God does not come about by the wrath of man.
- Basic English Bible
for man's wrath does not work God's righteousness.
- Darby Bible
For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
- Webster's Bible
For a man's anger does not lead to action which God regards as righteous.
- Weymouth Bible
for the anger of man doesn't produce the righteousness of God.
- World English Bible
for the wraththe of man worchith not the riytwisnesse of God.
- Wycliffe Bible
for the wrath of a man the righteousness of God doth not work;
- Youngs Literal Bible
View Wesley's Notes for James 1:20
1:20 The righteousness of God here includes all duties prescribed by him, and pleasing to him.
View People's Bible Notes for James 1:20
Jas 1:20 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. An angry man will show forth something very different from God's righteousness.
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