James 5:13

And if any of you shall be in affliction, let him pray; or if he be joyous, let him sing psalms.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

In The King James Version

Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.

In Context

12But above all things, my brethren, swear ye not; neither by heaven, nor by the earth, nor by any other oath: but let your language be yes, yes, and no, no, lest ye become obnoxious to judgment.

14And if one is sick, let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray for him, and anoint him with oil in the name of our Lord:

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Matthew Henry on James 5:13-20

Caution against Swearing; Profaneness Condemned; Confession and Prayer; Efficacy of Prayer. ( a. d. 61.) 12 But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation. 13 Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms. 14 Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the… Read the whole commentary →

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