James 4:8,10
James 4:8 New International Version (NIV)
Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
James 4:10 New International Version (NIV)
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.
James 4:8 New King James Version (NKJV)
Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
James 4:10 New King James Version (NKJV)
Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.
James 4:8 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
James 4:10 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.
James 4:7-10 The Message (MSG)
So let God work his will in you. Yell a loud no to the Devil and watch him make himself scarce. Say a quiet yes to God and he’ll be there in no time. Quit dabbling in sin. Purify your inner life. Quit playing the field. Hit bottom, and cry your eyes out. The fun and games are over. Get serious, really serious. Get down on your knees before the Master; it’s the only way you’ll get on your feet.
James 4:7-10 The Message (MSG)
So let God work his will in you. Yell a loud no to the Devil and watch him make himself scarce. Say a quiet yes to God and he’ll be there in no time. Quit dabbling in sin. Purify your inner life. Quit playing the field. Hit bottom, and cry your eyes out. The fun and games are over. Get serious, really serious. Get down on your knees before the Master; it’s the only way you’ll get on your feet.
James 4:8 King James Version (KJV)
Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.
James 4:10 King James Version (KJV)
Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
James 4:8 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
James 4:10 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you.
James 4:8 New Century Version (NCV)
Come near to God, and God will come near to you. You sinners, clean sin out of your lives. You who are trying to follow God and the world at the same time, make your thinking pure.
James 4:10 New Century Version (NCV)
Humble yourself in the Lord’s presence, and he will honor you.
James 4:8 American Standard Version (ASV)
Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye doubleminded.
James 4:10 American Standard Version (ASV)
Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall exalt you.
James 4:8 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Come close to God [with a contrite heart] and He will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; and purify your [unfaithful] hearts, you double-minded [people].
James 4:10 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Humble yourselves [with an attitude of repentance and insignificance] in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you [He will lift you up, He will give you purpose].
James 4:8 New Living Translation (NLT)
Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world.
James 4:10 New Living Translation (NLT)
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor.
James 4:8 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Move your heart closer and closer to God, and he will come even closer to you. But make sure you cleanse your life, you sinners, and keep your heart pure and stop doubting.