James 5:1

Go to now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you.

King James Version
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Other Translations for James 5:1

BSB
Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail over the misery to come upon you.
AKJV
Go to now, you rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come on you.
CPDV
Act now, you who are wealthy! Weep and wail in your miseries, which will soon come upon you!
ERV
Go to now, ye rich, weep and howl for your miseries that are coming upon you.
NHEB
Come now, you rich, weep and cry aloud for your miseries that are coming on you.
SMT
Come on now, ye rich, weep, uttering loud cries of grief for the misfortunes coming upon you.

Commentary for James 5:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of James 5:1
Summary
Wealthy will suffer coming judgment
Event
Warning of future misery
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Judgment