James 5:12
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Truthful Speech
12 Now above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath.(A) Your “yes” must be “yes,” and your “no” must be “no,” so that you won’t fall under judgment.[a]
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- James 5:12 Other mss read fall into hypocrisy
James 5:12
Lexham English Bible
12 Now above all, my brothers, do not swear either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath, but let your yes be yes and your no, no, in order that you may not fall under judgment.
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James 5:12
New International Version
12 Above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear—not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. All you need to say is a simple “Yes” or “No.” Otherwise you will be condemned.(A)
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