James 1:19-20

My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.

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

2 songs meet this passage

  • “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.

  • 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.

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