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7 8 for the doubter, being double-minded and unstable in every way, must not expect to receive anything from the Lord.
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That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord.
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Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do.
9 Let the believer who is lowly boast in being raised up,
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Believers in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position.
10 and the rich in being brought low, because the rich will disappear like a flower in the field.
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But the rich should take pride in their humiliation—since they will pass away like a wild flower.
11 For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the field; its flower falls, and its beauty perishes. It is the same way with the rich; in the midst of a busy life, they will wither away.
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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 anyone who endures temptation. Such a one has stood the test and will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
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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.
13 No one, when tempted, should say, "I am being tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil and he himself tempts no one.
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When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone;
14 But one is tempted by one's own desire, being lured and enticed by it;
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but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed.
15 then, when that desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin, and that sin, when it is fully grown, gives birth to death.
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Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.
16 Do not be deceived, my beloved.
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Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters.
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