James 5:12
New English Translation
12 And above all, my brothers and sisters,[a] do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath. But let your “Yes” be yes and your “No” be no, so that you may not fall into judgment.
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- James 5:12 tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:2.
James 5:12
Legacy Standard Bible
12 But above all, (A)my brothers, (B)do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath. But let [a]your yes be yes, and your no, no, so that you may not fall under judgment.
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- James 5:12 Lit yours is to be yes, yes, and no, no
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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