James 1:5

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.

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James 1:5 in Other Translations

KJV
5 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
5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.
NLT
5 If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.
MSG
5 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
5 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

3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.
4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
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.
6 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.
7 That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord.

Cross References 2

  • 1. 1 Kings 3:9,10; Proverbs 2:3-6
  • 2. Psalms 51:6; Daniel 1:17; Daniel 2:21; S Matthew 7:7
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