1. James, of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ a servant, to the Twelve Tribes who are in the dispersion: Hail!
2. All joy count [it], my brethren, when ye may fall into temptations manifold;
3. knowing that the proof of your faith doth work endurance,
4. and let the endurance have a perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire--in nothing lacking;
5. 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;