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James 1:19

Words and speechAngerPatience

17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.

18 He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of His creation.

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

20 for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.

21 Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls.

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BSB
My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
KJV
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
WEB
So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;
ASV
Ye know [this], my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
DARBY
So that, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath;
BLB
Know [this], my beloved brothers: But let every man be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger;
ÅB
Dere vet det jo, mine elskede brødre! Men hvert menneske være snar til å høre, sen til å tale, sen til vrede;
OTB
Mine elskede brødre og søstre, merk dere dette: Alle bør være raske til å lytte, sene til å tale, og sene til å bli sinte;
B1930
I vet det jo, mine elskede brødre! Men hvert menneske være snar til å høre, sen til å tale, sen til vrede;

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