Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - James 1:19
James 1:19. Swift to hear, slow to speak— Agreeably to this inspired direction of the apostle, and the sentiments of the wisest of the Jews, the ancient philosophers have taken notice, that men have two ears, and but one tongue; that they should hear more than they speak: as also that the ears are continually open, ever ready to receive instruction; while the tongue is surrounded by a double row of teeth, to hedge it in, and keep it within proper bounds. But what the apostle seems peculiarly to... read more
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - James 1:20
... for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.It is the proud man, the conceited man, who is easily made angry, so cultivate a low opinion of yourself." [48] All men should be like that person, who when told of some very derogatory remarks an acquaintance had spoken against him, replied, "Why that is nothing new; all that, and more, I said to God this morning on my knees."[49]"The particular meaning of this passage is that wrath in the mind of man will not have any tendency to... read more