James (Jacob) 5:5

Updated: June 3, 2025
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You have lived delicately on the earth, and taken your pleasure. You have nourished your hearts as in a day of slaughter.
World English Bible (WEB)
Ye have lived in pleasure{G5171}{(G5656)} on{G1909} the earth{G1093}, and{G2532} been wanton{G4684}{(G5656)}; ye have nourished{G5142}{(G5656)} your{G5216} hearts{G2588}, as{G5613} in{G1722} a day{G2250} of slaughter{G4967}.
KJV with Strongs
(5) You've lived self indulgently upon the land and lead a life of luxury and nourished your hearts in a day of slaughter.
The F.O.G
[5] You've lived in self-indulgent luxury on earth, fattening yourselves like cattle for the day of slaughter.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
ye did live in luxury upon the earth, and were wanton; ye did nourish your hearts, as in a day of slaughter;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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