James 1:10

and a rich one, in his humiliation, for he will pass away like the flower of the grass.

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In The King James Version

But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away.

In Context

9Now a humble brother should glory in his exaltation,

11For the sun has risen with a scorching heat, and has dried the grass, and its flower has fallen off, and the appearance of its beauty has perished. So also will the rich one wither away, according to his paths.

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Cross References

Psalms 37:2O Lord, do not rebuke me in your fury, nor chastise me in your wrath.

Psalms 90:5His truth will surround you with a shield. You will not be afraid: before the terror of the night,

Psalms 103:15and wine, in order to cheer the heart of man. Then he may gladden his face with oil, and bread will confirm the heart of man.

Isaiah 57:15For this is said by the Most High, the Sublime One, who dwells in eternity. And his name is Holy, for he dwells in the exalted and holy place, and he acts with a restrained and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.

Matthew 5:3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

1 Corinthians 7:31and those who use the things of this world, as if they were not using them. For the figure of this world is passing away.

Matthew Henry on James 1:3-13

Necessity of Faith and Patience; Evil of Indecision. ( a. d. 61.) 2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. 5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. 6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea… Read the whole commentary →

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