James 1:9
James 1:9-11 The Message (MSG)
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.
James 1:9 King James Version (KJV)
Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted
James 1:9 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
But the brother of humble circumstances is to glory in his high position
James 1:9 New Century Version (NCV)
Believers who are poor should take pride that God has made them spiritually rich.
James 1:9 American Standard Version (ASV)
But let the brother of low degree glory in his high estate
James 1:9 New International Version (NIV)
Believers in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position.
James 1:9 New King James Version (NKJV)
Let the lowly brother glory in his exaltation
James 1:9 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Let the brother in humble circumstances glory in his high position [as a born-again believer, called to the true riches and to be an heir of God]
James 1:9 New Living Translation (NLT)
Believers who are poor have something to boast about, for God has honored them.