⁵ If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God,^(A) who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.^{(B) 6} But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt,^(C) because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. ⁷ That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. ⁸ Such a person is double-minded^(D) and unstable^(E) in all they do.

⁹ Believers in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position.^{(F) 10} But the rich should take pride in their humiliation—since they will pass away like a wild flower.^{(G) 11} For the sun rises with scorching heat^(H) and withers^(I) the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed.^(J) In the same way, the rich will fade away even while they go about their business.