James 1:5

1:5 But if anyone is deficient in wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without reprimand, and it will be given to him.

James 1:21

1:21 So put away all filth and evil excess and humbly ¹  welcome the message implanted within you, which is able to save your souls.

James 3:14

3:14 But if you have bitter jealousy and selfishness in your hearts, do not boast and tell lies against the truth.

James 4:14

4:14 You ²  do not know about tomorrow. What is your life like? ³  For you are a puff of smoke ⁴  that appears for a short time and then vanishes.

[1:21]  ¹ tn Or “with meekness.”

[4:14]  ¹ tn Grk “who” (continuing the description of the people of v. 13). Because of the length and complexity of the Greek sentence, a new sentence was started here in the translation.

[4:14]  ² tn Or “you do not know what your life will be like tomorrow.”

[4:14]  ³ tn Or “a vapor.” The Greek word ἀτμίς (atmis) denotes a swirl of smoke arising from a fire (cf. Gen 19:28; Lev 16:13; Joel 2:30 [Acts 2:19]; Ezek 8:11).