James 1:19

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

Berean Standard Bible, public domain. Read all of James 1

2 songs meet this passage

  • The Sound of Silence · Simon & Garfunkel

    strains against James 1:19

    The song's vision of people who hear without listening stands against the call to be quick to hear and slow to speak in genuine community.

  • “I start spazzin' back, he said "That ain't Christ-like”

    Follow God · Kanye West

    strains against James 1:19-20

    The quick slide from prayer into anger at his father is exactly the quick-tempered reaction James warns doesn't produce the righteousness God desires.

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