James 4:5 - Revised Version 1885

Or think ye that the scripture speaketh in vain? Doth the spirit which he made to dwell in us long unto envying?

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy?

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Or do you suppose that the Scripture is speaking to no purpose that says, The Spirit Whom He has caused to dwell in us yearns over us and He yearns for the Spirit [to be welcome] with a jealous love? [Jer. 3:14; Hos. 2:19ff.]

American Standard Version (1901)

Or think ye that the scripture speaketh in vain? Doth the spirit which he made to dwell in us long unto envying?

Common English Bible

Or do you suppose that scripture is meaningless? Doesn’t God long for our faithfulness in the life he has given to us?

Catholic Public Domain Version

Or do you think that Scripture says in vain: "The spirit which lives within you desires unto envy?"

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

Or do you think that the scripture saith in vain: To envy doth the spirit covet which dwelleth in you?

James 4:5 Cross References