Verse Comparison: James 1:20

<< James 1:19

James 1:21 >>

American Standard Version
for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

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

Contemporary English Version
If you are angry, you cannot do any of the good things that God wants done.

Darby English Version
for man's wrath does not work God's righteousness.

Good News Bible
Human anger does not achieve God's righteous purpose.

International Standard Version
For human anger does not produce God's righteousness.

King James Version
For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

New American Standard Bible
for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God.

New International Version
for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.

New King James Version
for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God.

Young's Literal Translation
for the wrath of a man the righteousness of God doth not work;

<< James 1:19

James 1:21 >>

		The Berean: Daily Verse and Comment Sign up for the Berean: Daily Verse and Comment, and have Biblical truth delivered to your inbox. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the Word of God. See what over 155,000 subscribers are already receiving each day. Email Address:     A Faithful VersionKing James VersionNew International VersionNew King James Version Leave this field empty
We respect your privacy. Your email address will not be sold, distributed, rented, or in any way given out to a third party. We have nothing to sell. You may easily unsubscribe at any time.