James 1:10

10 But the rich should take pride in their humiliation—since they will pass away like a wild flower.

James 1:10 in Other Translations

KJV
10 But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away.
ESV
10 and the rich in his humiliation, because like a flower of the grass he will pass away.
NLT
10 And those who are rich should boast that God has humbled them. They will fade away like a little flower in the field.
MSG
10 And when the arrogant rich are brought down to size, cheer! Prosperity is as short-lived as a wildflower, so don't ever count on it.
CSB
10 but the one who is rich [should boast] in his humiliation, because he will pass away like a flower of the field.

James 1:10 In-Context

8 Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do.
9 Believers in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position.
10 But the rich should take pride in their humiliation—since they will pass away like a wild flower.
11 For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. In the same way, the rich will fade away even while they go about their business.
12 Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Job 14:2; Psalms 103:15,16; Isaiah 40:6,7; 1 Corinthians 7:31; 1 Peter 1:24
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