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If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
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James 1:5 in Other Translations
KJV
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If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
ESV
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If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.
NLT
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If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.
MSG
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If you don't know what you're doing, pray to the Father. He loves to help. You'll get his help, and won't be condescended to when you ask for it.
CSB
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Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without criticizing, and it will be given to him.
James 1:5 In-Context
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because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.
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Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
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If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
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But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.
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That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord.
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1 Kings 3:9,10
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Proverbs 2:3-6
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Psalms 51:6
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Daniel 1:17
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Daniel 2:21
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Matthew 7:7
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