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James 1:19

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

Wherefore {G5620}, my {G3450} beloved {G27} brethren {G80}, let {G2077} every {G3956} man {G444} be {G2077} swift {G5036} to {G1519} hear {G191}, slow {G1021} to {G1519} speak {G2980}, slow {G1021} to {G1519} wrath {G3709}:

Therefore, my dear brothers, let every person be quick to listen but slow to speak, slow to get angry;

My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,

Ye knowthis, my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

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Cross-References

  • Proverbs 17:27 (134 votes)

    ¶ He that hath knowledge spareth his words: [and] a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

  • Proverbs 21:23 (105 votes)

    ¶ Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

  • Proverbs 14:29 (85 votes)

    ¶ [He that is] slow to wrath [is] of great understanding: but [he that is] hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

  • Proverbs 10:19 (77 votes)

    ¶ In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips [is] wise.

  • Proverbs 18:13 (71 votes)

    ¶ He that answereth a matter before he heareth [it], it [is] folly and shame unto him.

  • Proverbs 13:3 (58 votes)

    ¶ He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: [but] he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

  • Proverbs 16:32 (52 votes)

    ¶ [He that is] slow to anger [is] better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.