James 1:17-19

Good News Translation

¹⁷ Every good gift and every perfect present comes from heaven; it comes down from God, the Creator of the heavenly lights, who does not change or cause darkness by turning. ¹⁸ By his own will he brought us into being through the word of truth, so that we should have first place among all his creatures.

Hearing and Doing

^19 (A)Remember this, my dear friends! Everyone must be quick to listen, but slow to speak and slow to become angry.