James 1:10
And the rich, in his being low; because as the flower of the grass shall he pass away.
Douay-Rheims 1899
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
9But let the brother of low condition glory in his exaltation:
Cross References
Psalms 37:2For they shall shortly wither away as grass, and as the green herbs shall quickly fall.
Psalms 90:5things that are counted nothing, shall their years be.
Psalms 103:15man's days are as grass, as the flower of the field so shall he flourish.
Isaiah 57:15For thus saith the High and the Eminent that inhabiteth eternity: and his name is Holy, who dwelleth in the high and holy place, and with a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.
Matthew 5:3Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
1 Corinthians 7:31And they that use this world, as if they used it not: for the fashion of this world passeth 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 →