James 5:10-12

Holman Christian Standard Bible

¹⁰ Brothers, take the prophets who spoke in the Lord’s name as an example of suffering and patience. ¹¹ See, we count as blessed those who have endured.^[a] You have heard of Job’s endurance^(A) and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is very compassionate and merciful.^(B)

Truthful Speech

¹² Now above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath.^(C) Your “yes” must be “yes,” and your “no” must be “no,” so that you won’t fall under judgment.^[b]