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James 5:12
New International Version
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)
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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