James 1:9 - The Message9-11 When down-and-outers get a break, cheer! And when the arrogant rich are brought down to size, cheer! Prosperity is as short-lived as a wildflower, so don’t ever count on it. You know that as soon as the sun rises, pouring down its scorching heat, the flower withers. Its petals wilt and, before you know it, that beautiful face is a barren stem. Well, that’s a picture of the “prosperous life.” At the very moment everyone is looking on in admiration, it fades away to nothing. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 17699 Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition9 Let the brother in humble circumstances glory in his elevation [as a Christian, called to the true riches and to be an heir of God], See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)9 But let the brother of low degree glory in his high estate: See the chapterCommon English Bible9 Brothers and sisters who are poor should find satisfaction in their high status. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version9 Now a humble brother should glory in his exaltation, See the chapter |