James 1:17-21

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

¹⁷ Every best gift, and every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no change, nor shadow of alteration.

¹⁸ For of his own will hath he begotten us by the word of truth, that we might be some beginning of his creatures.

¹⁹ You know, my dearest brethren. And let every man be swift to hear, but slow to speak, and slow to anger.

²⁰ For the anger of man worketh not the justice of God.

²¹ Wherefore casting away all uncleanness, and abundance of naughtiness, with meekness receive the ingrafted word, which is able to save your souls.