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5 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.

James 1:5 NIV
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KJV
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
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.

NLT
If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.

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