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11 Behold, we call them blessed who endured. You have heard of the perseverance of Job, and have seen the Lord in the outcome, and how the Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

12 But above all things, my brothers, don’t swear— not by heaven, or by the earth, or by any other oath; but let your “yes” be “yes”, and your “no”, “no”, so that you don’t fall into hypocrisy.[a]

13 Is any among you suffering? Let him pray. Is any cheerful? Let him sing praises.

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Footnotes

  1. 5:12 TR reads “under judgment” instead of “into hypocrisy”

11 As you know, we count as blessed(A) those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance(B) and have seen what the Lord finally brought about.(C) The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.(D)

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.(E)

The Prayer of Faith

13 Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray.(F) Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise.(G)

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