James (Jacob) 1:11

Full Chapter

September 18, 2025

KJV

For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the fashion of it perisheth: so also shall the rich man fade away in his ways.

BSB

For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its flower falls and its beauty is lost. So too, the rich man will fade away in the midst of his pursuits.

WEB

For the sun arises with the scorching wind, and withers the grass, and the flower in it falls, and the beauty of its appearance perishes. So also will the rich man fade away in his pursuits.

YLT

for the sun did rise with the burning heat, and did wither the grass, and the flower of it fell, and the grace of its appearance did perish, so also the rich in his way shall fade away!

F.O.G Original

(11) For the sun rises with the scorching wind and withers the grass and its flowers fall off and the beauty of its face is destroyed so too the rich in his pursuits will fade away.

F.O.G

(11) For the sun rises with the scorching wind and withers the grass and its flowers fall off and the beauty of its face is destroyed so too the rich in his pursuits will fade away.

F.O.G MSG

¹¹The sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. In the same way, the wealthy will fade away even while they go about their business.