Verse 20.— For the wrath of man worketh not, etc. Another reason is here given why the brethren should be slow to anger or wrath. The wrath of man worketh not— that is, it can not work or produce— the righteousness of God. It possesses no such power. The character of God's righteousness is such that the element of anger is forever banished. There is no place therein to be found for it; con­trariwise, the love of God is prominently therein exhibited.