James 4:16

In 9 translations

BSB

As it is, you boast in your proud intentions. All such boasting is evil.

KJV

But now ye rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is evil.

WEB

But now you glory in your boasting. All such boasting is evil.

ASV

But now ye glory in your vauntings: all such glorying is evil.

LSV

but now you glory in your pride; all such glorying is evil;

YLT

and now ye glory in your pride; all such glorying is evil;

DBY

But now ye glory in your vauntings: all such glorying is evil.

DRC

But now you rejoice in your arrogancies. All such rejoicing is wicked.

GNV

But now ye reioyce in your boastings: all such reioycing is euill.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

νῦν δὲ καυχᾶσθε ἐν ταῖς ἀλαζονείαις ὑμῶν· πᾶσα καύχησις τοιαύτη πονηρά ἐστιν.

RP2018

Νῦν δὲ καυχᾶσθε ἐν ταῖς ἀλαζονείαις ὑμῶν· πᾶσα καύχησις τοιαύτη πονηρά ἐστιν.

TR-Boyd

Νῦν δὲ καυχᾶσθε ἐν ταῖς ἀλαζονείαις ὑμῶν· πᾶσα καύχησις τοιαύτη πονηρά ἐστιν.

SCR1894

νυν δε καυχασθε εν ταις αλαζονειαις υμων πασα καυχησις τοιαυτη πονηρα εστιν

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• Proverbs 27:1Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.
• 1 Corinthians 5:6Your boasting is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven works through the whole batch of dough?
• Psalms 52:7“Look at the man who did not make God his refuge, but trusted in the abundance of his wealth and strengthened himself by destruction.”
• Proverbs 25:14Like clouds and wind without rain is the man who boasts of gifts never given.
• Revelation 18:7As much as she has glorified herself and lived in luxury, give her the same measure of torment and grief. In her heart she says, ‘I sit as queen; I am not a widow and will never see grief.’
• Psalms 52:1Why do you boast of evil, O mighty man? The loving devotion of God endures all day long.
• Isaiah 47:10You were secure in your wickedness; you said, ‘No one sees me.’ Your wisdom and knowledge led you astray; you told yourself, ‘I am, and there is none besides me.’
• 1 Corinthians 4:7–8For who makes you so superior? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not? Already you have all you want. Already you have become rich. Without us, you…
• James 3:14But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth.
• Isaiah 47:7–8You said, ‘I will be queen forever.’ You did not take these things to heart or consider their outcome. So now hear this, O lover of luxury who sits securely, who says to herself, ‘I am, and there is none besides me. I…

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