James 4:5-10
Legacy Standard Bible
5 Or do you think that the Scripture (A)speaks to no purpose: “[a]He [b]jealously desires (B)the Spirit which He has made to dwell in us”? 6 But (C)He gives a greater grace. Therefore it says, “(D)God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” 7 (E)Be subject therefore to God. (F)Resist the devil and he will flee from you. 8 (G)Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. (H)Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and (I)purify your hearts, you (J)double-minded. 9 (K)Be miserable and mourn and cry. Let your laughter be turned into mourning and your joy to gloom. 10 (L)Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you.
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James 4:5-10
Common English Bible
5 Or do you suppose that scripture is meaningless? Doesn’t God long for our faithfulness in[a] the life he has given to us?[b] 6 But he gives us more grace. This is why it says, God stands against the proud, but favors the humble.[c] 7 Therefore, submit to God. Resist the devil, and he will run away from you. 8 Come near to God, and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners. Purify your hearts, you double-minded. 9 Cry out in sorrow, mourn, and weep! Let your laughter become mourning and your joy become sadness. 10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.
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