And let endurance have [its] perfect effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking in nothing.

Now if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask for [it] from God, who gives to all without reservation and not reproaching, and it will be given to him.

But let him ask for [it] in faith, without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven by the wind and tossed about.

Now let the brother of humble circumstances boast in his high position,

Who [is] wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good behavior his works, with the humility of wisdom.

Lament and mourn and weep! Let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to gloominess.

Now above all, my brothers, do not swear either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath, but let your yes be yes and your no, no, in order that you may not fall under judgment.