James 5:10-12

International Standard Version

¹⁰ As an example of suffering and patience, brothers, take the prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord. ¹¹ We consider those who endured to be blessed. You have heard about Job’s endurance and have seen the purpose of the Lord—that the Lord is compassionate and merciful.

Do Not Swear Oaths

¹² Above all, brothers, do not swear oaths by heaven, by earth, or by any other object.^[a] Instead, let your “Yes” mean yes and your “No” mean no! Otherwise,^[b] you may fall under condemnation.