James 5:12
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King James Version (modern wording)
But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest all of you fall into condemnation.
James 5:12 (KJV)
American Standard Version
But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by the heaven, nor by the earth, nor by any other oath: but let your yea be yea, and your nay, nay; that ye fall not under judgment.
James 5:12 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Above all, my brothers, do not swear, not by heaven or earth or by any other oath. Simply let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, so that you will not fall under judgment.
James 5:12 (BSB)
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What does James 5:12 say?
James 5:12 in modern King James wording reads: "But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest all of you fall into condemnation."
Where is James 5:12 found in the Bible?
James 5:12 is verse 12 of chapter 5 of the book of James, in the New Testament. James has 5 chapters.
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