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James 5:12
English Standard Version
James 5:12
English Standard Version
12 But above all, my brothers, (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 under condemnation.
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James 5:12
International Standard Version
James 5:12
International Standard Version
Do Not Swear Oaths
12 Above all, brothers, do not swear oaths by heaven, by earth, or by any other object.[a] Instead, let your “Yes” mean yes and your “No” mean no! Otherwise,[b] you may fall under condemnation.
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- James 5:12 Lit. oath
- James 5:12 Lit. no, lest
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