But let endurance have its perfect work, so that you may be perfect and entire, not lacking in anything.

If any one of you is lacking in wisdom, let him ask it from the God who gives to all men freely and without upbraiding; and it will be given to him.

But let him ask in faith, without wavering; for he who wavers is like a surge of the sea, wind-driven and tossed.

Let a brother in humble circumstances glory in his exaltation;

When he is being tempted, let no one say, "It is God who tempts me," for God cannot be tempted with evil, nor does he tempt any man.

Mark this well, my dear brothers. Let every man be swift in hearing, slow in speaking, slow in growing angry;

Who among you is wise and intelligent? Let him show his deeds by his good life, in the meekness of wisdom.

Lament and mourn, and weep aloud! Let your laughter be turned into mourning, And your joy into gloom!

Again, above all things, my brothers, swear not at all, neither by the heavens, nor by the earth, nor by any other oath. Let your "yes" be "yes," and your "no," "no," so you will not fall under condemnation.

Is any one of you in trouble? Let him pray.

Is any in good spirits? Let him sing unto his harp. Is any one of you ill? Let him send for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, after anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord;

let him know that he who brings a sinner back from the error of his ways, saves his soul from death, and hides a multitude of sins.