James
“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:”
James 1:19
James 1:19 (KJV) speaks to anger, self control, and wisdom — words set in James, a letter on faith that shows itself in action. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.”
Proverbs 16:32“The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.”
Proverbs 19:11“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”
Proverbs 15:1“Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.”
Psalms 37:8“Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:”
Ephesians 4:26“In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.”
Proverbs 10:19
Common questions
What does James 1:19 mean?
In the King James Version, James 1:19 reads: "Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:" The verse speaks to anger, self control, and wisdom. To read it well, take it in the flow of James 1 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is James 1:19 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:" is James 1:19 in the King James Version (KJV), found in James chapter 1.
What are some related Bible verses to James 1:19?
Verses that sit beside James 1:19 include Proverbs 16:32, Proverbs 19:11, and Proverbs 15:1. Reading them alongside James 1:19 deepens the theme of anger.
How can I pray with James 1:19?
Read James 1:19 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.