James 1:17-19

Holman Christian Standard Bible

¹⁷ Every generous act and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights; with Him there is no variation or shadow cast by turning.^{(A) 18} By His own choice, He gave us a new birth by the message of truth^[a] so that we would be the firstfruits of His creatures.^(B)

Hearing and Doing the Word

¹⁹ My dearly loved brothers, understand this: Everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger,^(C)