1. The way of release 5:13 - Expository Notes on the Bible (Constable)

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Prayer to God, not profanity, is the proper outlet for feelings of sadness caused by suffering as we patiently endure.

"James's emphasis on prayer in this section is especially noteworthy since few things undergird perseverance more effectively than prayer. In the final analysis, a persevering life is also a prayerful life."¹⁹⁷

The right way to express joy is by praising God, not swearing.