James 1:20

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

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King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: King James VersionBest for: Original-language word studies

🎯 Translation Approach

Classic King James Version text presented with Strong's numbering to link English words to their underlying Hebrew and Greek terms. Prioritizes literal/formal correspondence while enabling original-language word study.

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Readability

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💎 Distinctive Features

Integrated Strong's numbering: Each English term is keyed to a Strong's number, enabling direct lookup of the underlying Hebrew or Greek word.
KJV text basis: Employs the classic King James Version wording known for formal equivalence and literary style.
Study-focused layout: Optimized for research and analysis, prioritizing lexical access over uninterrupted readability.
Concordance compatibility: Strong's numbers map to widely available concordances and lexicons for deeper study.

✅ Strengths

Strong linkage to original Hebrew/Greek via Strong's numbers
High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
Widely recognized and referenced KJV text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language can be difficult for modern readers
Reference numbers can disrupt continuous reading
Less suitable for public or devotional reading compared to modern translations

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Referenced Verses

2 Tim 2:24-25 : 24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, 25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;
Eph 4:26 : 26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:
Num 20:11-12 : 11 And Moses lifted up his hand, and with his rod he smote the rock twice: and the water came out abundantly, and the congregation drank, and their beasts also. 12 And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron, Because ye believed me not, to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore ye shall not bring this congregation into the land which I have given them.
Jas 3:17-18 : 17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. 18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

Jas 1:19
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19Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
Eph 4:26
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26Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:
Rom 1:18
76%
18For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;
Ps 37:8
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8Cease from anger, and forsake{H8798)} wrath: fret{H8691)} not thyself in any wise to do evil{H8687)}.
Eph 5:6
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6Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.
Prov 15:18
74%
18A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
Ps 76:10
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10Surely the wrath of man shall praise{H8686)} thee: the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain{H8799)}.
Prov 15:1
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1A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Rom 2:8
73%
8But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,
Prov 29:22
72%
22An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
Rom 2:5
72%
5But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God;
Jas 1:21
72%
21Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.
Prov 14:17
72%
17He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
Rom 3:5
72%
5But if our unrighteousness commend the righteousness of God, what shall we say ? Is God unrighteous who taketh vengeance?(I speak as a man)
Prov 14:29
72%
29He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
Col 3:6
72%
6For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience:
Prov 11:4
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4Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.
Prov 6:34
71%
34For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.
Job 36:18
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18Because there is wrath, beware lest he take thee away with his stroke: then a great ransom cannot deliver thee.
Job 5:2
71%
2For wrath killeth the foolish man, and envy slayeth the silly one.
Eccl 7:9
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9Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.
Prov 19:3
71%
3The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.
Prov 22:24
71%
24Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go:
Jas 1:7
71%
7For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.
Eph 4:31
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31Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:
Prov 19:19
70%
19A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.
Rom 4:15
70%
15Because the law worketh wrath: for where no law is, there is no transgression.
Eph 2:9
70%
9Not of works, lest any man should boast.
Prov 24:18-19
2 verses
70%
18Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.
19Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked;
Jas 1:4-5
2 verses
70%
4But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
5{G1161} If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Jas 3:15-17
3 verses
70%
15This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.
16For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.
17But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
Rom 12:19
70%
19Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Prov 11:23
70%
23The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
Jas 3:9-10
2 verses
70%
9Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.
10Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
Prov 16:14
69%
14The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
Lam 3:36
69%
36To subvert a man in his cause, the Lord approveth not.
Prov 27:4
69%
4Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?
Jas 1:16
69%
16Do not err, my beloved brethren.
Eccl 7:20
69%
20For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.
Prov 3:30
69%
30Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.
Jas 2:13
69%
13For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.
Prov 19:11
69%
11The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
Jas 1:13
69%
13Let no man say when he is tempted , I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man:
1 Thess 5:9
69%
9For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,
Eccl 5:6
69%
6Suffer not thy mouth to cause thy flesh to sin; neither say thou before the angel, that it was an error: wherefore should God be angry at thy voice, and destroy the work of thine hands?