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James 5:12
New American Standard Bible
James 5:12
New American Standard Bible
12 But above all, (A)my brothers and sisters, (B)do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath; but [a]your yes is to be yes, and your no, no, so that you do not fall under judgment.
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- James 5:12 Lit yours is to be yes, yes, and no, no
James 5:12
Christian Standard Bible
James 5:12
Christian Standard Bible
Truthful Speech
12 Above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath.(A) But let your “yes” mean “yes,” and your “no” mean “no,” so that you won’t fall under judgment.[a]
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- 5:12 Other mss read fall into hypocrisy
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