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James 4:5
Or do you think that the scripture saith in vain: To envy doth the spirit covet which dwelleth in you?
James 4:5 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
James 4:5 in other translations
Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy?
Or do you think the Scripture says without reason that the Spirit He caused to dwell in us yearns with envy?
Or do you think that the Scripture says in vain, “The Spirit who lives in us yearns jealously”?
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In context
2 You covet, and have not: you kill and envy and cannot obtain. You contend and war, and you have not: because you ask not.
3 You ask and receive not: because you ask amiss, that you may consume it on your concupiscences.
4 Adulterers, know you not that the friendship of this world is the enemy of God? Whosoever therefore will be a friend of this world becometh an enemy of God.
5 Or do you think that the scripture saith in vain: To envy doth the spirit covet which dwelleth in you?
6 But he giveth greater grace. Wherefore he saith: God resisteth the proud and giveth grace to the humble.
7 Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil: and he will fly from you.
8 Draw nigh to God: and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners, and purify your hearts, ye double minded.
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