James 1:20

For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousnesse of God.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
- American Standard Version (1901)

For the righteousness of God does not come about by the wrath of man.
- Basic English Bible

for man's anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

for man's wrath does not work God's righteousness.
- Darby Bible

For the anger of man worketh not the justice of God.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
- English Revised Version

for the anger of man doesn't produce the righteousness of God.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for James 1:20

1:20 The righteousness of God here includes all duties prescribed by him, and pleasing to him.