Verse Comparison: James 1:19
American Standard Version
Ye know `this', my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
Amplified® Bible
Understand [this], my beloved brethren. Let every man be quick to hear [a ready listener], slow to speak, slow to take offense {and} to get angry.
Contemporary English Version
My dear friends, you should be quick to listen and slow to speak or to get angry.
Darby English Version
So that, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath;
Good News Bible
Remember this, my dear friends! Everyone must be quick to listen, but slow to speak and slow to become angry.
International Standard Version
You must understand this, my dear brothers. Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.
King James Version
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
New American Standard Bible
{This} you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak {and} slow to anger;
New International Version
My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,
New King James Version
So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath;
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
This you know, my beloved brethren But everyone must quickly hear, slowly speak and have self control regarding anger;
Young's Literal Translation
So then, my brethren beloved, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger,