James 1:10
and the rich, in that he is made humble, because like the flower in the grass, he will pass away.
World English Bible
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
9Let the brother in humble circumstances glory in his high position;
Cross References
Psalms 37:2For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither like the green herb.
Psalms 90:5You sweep them away as they sleep. In the morning they sprout like new grass.
Psalms 103:15As for man, his days are like grass. As a flower of the field, so he flourishes.
Isaiah 57:15For the high and lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy, says: “I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also who is of a contrite 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 world, as not using it to the fullest. For the mode of this world passes 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 →