James 1:8

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James 1:6–10 · Berean Standard Bible

6 But he must ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.

7 That man should not expect to receive anything from the Lord.

8 He is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.

9 The brother in humble circumstances should exult in his high position.

10 But the one who is rich should exult in his low position, because he will pass away like a flower of the field.

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James 4:8

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2 Kings 17:33

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2 Kings 17:41

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Isaiah 29:13

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Hosea 7:9

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Hosea 7:10

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Hosea 7:11

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2 Peter 2:14

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2 Peter 3:16

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