Let endurance have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him.

But let him ask in faith, without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind.

For let that man not think that he will receive anything from the Lord.

But let the brother in humble circumstances glory in his high position;

Let no man say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God," for God cannot be tempted by evil, and he himself tempts no one.

This you know, my beloved brothers. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;

Let not many of you be teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive heavier judgment.

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his deeds are done in gentleness of wisdom.

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

Come now, you who say, "Today or tomorrow let us go into this city, and spend a year there, trade, and make a profit."

Your gold and your silver are corroded, and their corrosion will be for a testimony against you, and will eat your flesh like fire. You have laid up your treasure in the last days.

Be patient therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient over it, until it receives the early and late rain.

But above all things, my brothers, do not swear, neither by heaven, nor by the earth, nor by any other oath; but let your "yes" be "yes," and your "no," "no;" so that you do not fall under judgment.

Is any among you suffering? Let him pray. Is any cheerful? Let him sing praises.

Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord,

let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death, and will cover a multitude of sins.