James (Jacob) 3:14

Updated: June 3, 2025
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But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, don’t boast and don’t lie against the truth.
World English Bible (WEB)
But{G1161} if{G1487} ye have{G2192}{(G5719)} bitter{G4089} envying{G2205} and{G2532} strife{G2052} in{G1722} your{G5216} hearts{G2588}, glory{G2620}{(G5737)} not{G3361}, and{G2532} lie not{G5574}{(G5732)} against{G2596} the truth{G225}.
KJV with Strongs
(14) But if you have bitter jealousy and strife in your heart, don't boast and tell lies against the firm truth.
The F.O.G
[14] But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, don't boast about it or deny the truth.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and if bitter zeal ye have, and rivalry in your heart, glory not, nor lie against the truth;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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