James 1:19 - Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Understand [this], my beloved brethren. Let every man be quick to hear [a ready listener], slow to speak, slow to take offense and to get angry. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: American Standard Version (1901) Ye know this, my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: Common English Bible Know this, my dear brothers and sisters: everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to grow angry. Catholic Public Domain Version You know this, my most beloved brothers. So let every man be quick to listen, but slow to speak and slow to anger. |