James 1:5 “Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generousl…”

James 1:5

Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

World English Bible

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.

American Standard Version

But if any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Geneva Bible 1599

If any of you lacke wisedome, let him aske of God, which giueth to all men liberally, and reprocheth no man, and it shalbe giuen him.

Darby Translation

But if any one of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all freely and reproaches not, and it shall be given to him:

Young's Literal Translation

and if any of you do lack wisdom, let him ask from God, who is giving to all liberally, and not reproaching, and it shall be given to him;

Bible in Basic English

But if any man among you is without wisdom, let him make his request to God, who gives freely to all without an unkind word, and it will be given to him.

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Cross references

“any”

Proverbs 3:5–7 Exodus 31:3 Exodus 31:6 Job 28:12–28 Proverbs 9:4–6 Exodus 36:1–4

Proverbs 3:5–7 · BSB

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;

Exodus 31:3 · BSB

And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship,

Exodus 31:6 · BSB

Moreover, I have selected Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, as his assistant. I have also given skill to all the craftsmen, that they may fashion all that I have commanded you:

Job 28:12–28 · BSB

But where can wisdom be found, and where does understanding dwell?

Proverbs 9:4–6 · BSB

“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” she says to him who lacks judgment.

Exodus 36:1–4 · BSB

“So Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person are to carry out everything commanded by the LORD, who has given them skill and ability to know how to perform all the work of constructing the sanctuary.”

“let”

Proverbs 2:3–6 John 15:7 2 Chronicles 1:10 Matthew 7:7–11 James 3:17 John 14:13

Proverbs 2:3–6 · BSB

if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding,

John 15:7 · BSB

If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.

2 Chronicles 1:10 · BSB

Now grant me wisdom and knowledge, so that I may lead this people. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?”

Matthew 7:7–11 · BSB

Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.

James 3:17 · BSB

But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.

John 14:13 · BSB

And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

“and upbraideth”

Matthew 11:20 Mark 16:14 Luke 15:20–22

Matthew 11:20 · BSB

Then Jesus began to denounce the cities in which most of His miracles had been performed, because they did not repent.

Mark 16:14 · BSB

Later, as they were eating, Jesus appeared to the Eleven and rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had seen Him after He had risen.

Luke 15:20–22 · BSB

So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still in the distance, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

4Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

6But he must ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.

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