James 4:12
James 4:12 New International Version (NIV)
There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is able to save and destroy. But you—who are you to judge your neighbor?
James 4:11-12 The Message (MSG)
Don’t bad-mouth each other, friends. It’s God’s Word, his Message, his Royal Rule, that takes a beating in that kind of talk. You’re supposed to be honoring the Message, not writing graffiti all over it. God is in charge of deciding human destiny. Who do you think you are to meddle in the destiny of others?
James 4:12 King James Version (KJV)
There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?
James 4:12 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the One who is able to save and to destroy; but who are you who judge your neighbor?
James 4:12 New Century Version (NCV)
God is the only Lawmaker and Judge. He is the only One who can save and destroy. So it is not right for you to judge your neighbor.
James 4:12 American Standard Version (ASV)
One only is the lawgiver and judge, even he who is able to save and to destroy: but who art thou that judgest thy neighbor?
James 4:12 New King James Version (NKJV)
There is one Lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy. Who are you to judge another?
James 4:12 Amplified Bible (AMP)
There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the One who is able to save and to destroy [the one God who has the absolute power of life and death]; but who are you to [hypocritically or self-righteously] pass judgment on your neighbor?
James 4:12 New Living Translation (NLT)
God alone, who gave the law, is the Judge. He alone has the power to save or to destroy. So what right do you have to judge your neighbor?