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James 1:19-20 Faith and Wisdom

19 Listening and Doing
My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,
20 for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.

Cross References for James 1:19-20

Proverbs 15:18 - A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel. Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:18 Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:18

Proverbs 14:29 - A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man displays folly. Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:29 Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:29

Ecclesiastes 7:9 - Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools. Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:9 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:9

Ecclesiastes 5:1 - Stand in Awe of God Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Go near to listen rather ... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:1 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:1

Ephesians 4:26 - “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:26 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:26

Matthew 5:22 - But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, an... Click to read the verse Matthew 5:22 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:22

1 Timothy 6:4 - he is conceited and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy interest in controversies and quar... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:4 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:4

Proverbs 19:19 - A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do it again. Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:19 Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:19

1 Corinthians 13:5 - It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:5 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:5

Proverbs 5:1 - Warning Against Adultery My son, pay attention to my wisdom, listen well to my words of insight, Click to read the verse Proverbs 5:1 Click to read the verse Proverbs 5:1

Nehemiah 9:17 - They refused to listen and failed to remember the miracles you performed among them. They becam... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 9:17 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 9:17

Ephesians 4:31 - Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:31 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:31

Nahum 1:3 - The Lord is slow to anger and great in power; the Lord will not leave the guilty unpunished. Hi... Click to read the verse Nahum 1:3 Click to read the verse Nahum 1:3

Luke 15:1 - The Parable of the Lost Sheep Now the tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to... Click to read the verse Luke 15:1 Click to read the verse Luke 15:1

1 Peter 4:11 - If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he s... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:11 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:11

Acts 17:11 - Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians, for they received the mess... Click to read the verse Acts 17:11 Click to read the verse Acts 17:11

Colossians 3:8 - But now you must rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and ... Click to read the verse Colossians 3:8 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:8

Nehemiah 8:18 - Day after day, from the first day to the last, Ezra read from the Book of the Law of God. They ... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 8:18 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 8:18

Numbers 22:27 - When the donkey saw the angel of the Lord, she lay down under Balaam, and he was angry and beat... Click to read the verse Numbers 22:27 Click to read the verse Numbers 22:27

Proverbs 12:16 - A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult. Click to read the verse Proverbs 12:16 Click to read the verse Proverbs 12:16

Proverbs 15:2 - The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly. Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:2 Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:2

James 1:26 - If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he dece... Click to read the verse James 1:26 Click to read the verse James 1:26

Proverbs 18:21 - The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:21 Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:21

Acts 10:33 - So I sent for you immediately, and it was good of you to come. Now we are all here in the prese... Click to read the verse Acts 10:33 Click to read the verse Acts 10:33

Nehemiah 9:3 - They stood where they were and read from the Book of the Law of the Lord their God for a quarte... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 9:3 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 9:3

Nehemiah 8:2-3 - So on the first day of the seventh month Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly, w... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 8:2-3 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 8:2-3

Joshua 22:21 - Then Reuben, Gad and the half-tribe of Manasseh replied to the heads of the clans of Israel: Click to read the verse Joshua 22:21 Click to read the verse Joshua 22:21

Proverbs 18:13 - He who answers before listening— that is his folly and his shame. Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:13 Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:13

Proverbs 16:32 - Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city. Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:32 Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:32

Proverbs 17:14 - Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out. Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:14 Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:14

Proverbs 13:3 - He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin. Click to read the verse Proverbs 13:3 Click to read the verse Proverbs 13:3

Job 29:9 - the chief men refrained from speaking and covered their mouths with their hands; Click to read the verse Job 29:9 Click to read the verse Job 29:9

Acts 2:42 - The Fellowship of the Believers They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fe... Click to read the verse Acts 2:42 Click to read the verse Acts 2:42

Acts 13:48 - When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and honored the word of the Lord; and all who were... Click to read the verse Acts 13:48 Click to read the verse Acts 13:48

Luke 19:48 - Yet they could not find any way to do it, because all the people hung on his words. Click to read the verse Luke 19:48 Click to read the verse Luke 19:48

Proverbs 25:28 - Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control. Click to read the verse Proverbs 25:28 Click to read the verse Proverbs 25:28

Proverbs 19:11 - A man’s wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense. Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:11 Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:11

Job 18:2 - “When will you end these speeches? Be sensible, and then we can talk. Click to read the verse Job 18:2 Click to read the verse Job 18:2

1 Thessalonians 2:13 - And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard f... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:13 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:13

1 John 2:21 - I do not write to you because you do not know the truth, but because you do know it and because... Click to read the verse 1 John 2:21 Click to read the verse 1 John 2:21

Ecclesiastes 7:8-9 - The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride. Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:8-9 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:8-9

Mark 12:37 - David himself calls him ‘Lord.’ How then can he be his son?” The large crowd listened to him wi... Click to read the verse Mark 12:37 Click to read the verse Mark 12:37

Proverbs 14:17 - A quick-tempered man does foolish things, and a crafty man is hated. Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:17 Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:17

James 1:16 - Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers. Click to read the verse James 1:16 Click to read the verse James 1:16

Job 16:2 - “I have heard many things like these; miserable comforters are you all! Click to read the verse Job 16:2 Click to read the verse Job 16:2

Job 6:24 - “Teach me, and I will be quiet; show me where I have been wrong. Click to read the verse Job 6:24 Click to read the verse Job 6:24

Job 13:5 - If only you would be altogether silent! For you, that would be wisdom. Click to read the verse Job 13:5 Click to read the verse Job 13:5

Proverbs 10:19 - When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise. Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:19 Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:19

Job 11:2 - “Are all these words to go unanswered? Is this talker to be vindicated? Click to read the verse Job 11:2 Click to read the verse Job 11:2

Psalms 34:13 - keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking lies. Click to read the verse Psalms 34:13 Click to read the verse Psalms 34:13

Job 20:2 - “My troubled thoughts prompt me to answer because I am greatly disturbed. Click to read the verse Job 20:2 Click to read the verse Job 20:2

Proverbs 29:20 - Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him. Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:20 Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:20

Job 32:16 - Must I wait, now that they are silent, now that they stand there with no reply? Click to read the verse Job 32:16 Click to read the verse Job 32:16

Ecclesiastes 5:1-3 - Stand in Awe of God Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Go near to listen rather ... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:1-3 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:1-3

Proverbs 21:23 - He who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps himself from calamity. Click to read the verse Proverbs 21:23 Click to read the verse Proverbs 21:23

Jeremiah 17:16 - I have not run away from being your shepherd; you know I have not desired the day of despair. W... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 17:16 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 17:16

Acts 23:10 - The dispute became so violent that the commander was afraid Paul would be torn to pieces by the... Click to read the verse Acts 23:10 Click to read the verse Acts 23:10

Proverbs 8:32-35 - “Now then, my sons, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways. Click to read the verse Proverbs 8:32-35 Click to read the verse Proverbs 8:32-35

Proverbs 17:27 - A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of understanding is even-tempered. Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:27 Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:27

James 3:1-2 - Taming the Tongue Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know ... Click to read the verse James 3:1-2 Click to read the verse James 3:1-2

Acts 15:13 - When they finished, James spoke up: “Brothers, listen to me. Click to read the verse Acts 15:13 Click to read the verse Acts 15:13

Mark 2:2 - So many gathered that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the wo... Click to read the verse Mark 2:2 Click to read the verse Mark 2:2

Mark 6:33 - But many who saw them leaving recognized them and ran on foot from all the towns and got there ... Click to read the verse Mark 6:33 Click to read the verse Mark 6:33

Galatians 5:20-21 - idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions... Click to read the verse Galatians 5:20-21 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:20-21

Colossians 3:15 - Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to pe... Click to read the verse Colossians 3:15 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:15

Acts 13:42-44 - As Paul and Barnabas were leaving the synagogue, the people invited them to speak further about... Click to read the verse Acts 13:42-44 Click to read the verse Acts 13:42-44

Nehemiah 8:12-14 - Then all the people went away to eat and drink, to send portions of food and to celebrate with ... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 8:12-14 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 8:12-14