Berean Standard Bible
“for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.”
James has told his readers to be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger. He now gives the reason for that last instruction.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.
World English Bible (WEB)
for the anger of man doesn’t produce the righteousness of God.
King James Version (KJV)
For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
American Standard Version (ASV)
for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
For the righteousness of God does not come about by the wrath of man.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
for the wrath of a man the righteousness of God does not work;
Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Porque la ira del hombre no obra la justicia de Dios.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Porque el enojo no deja a la gente vivir con justicia como Dios quiere.
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