NET Bible
"Now the believer of humble means should take pride in his high position."
— James 1:9, NET Bible
“Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:”
“But let the brother of low degree glory in his high estate: ”
“But let the brother in humble circumstances glory in his high position;”
“But let the brother of low condition glory in his exaltation:”
“But let the brother of low position be glad that he is lifted up;”
“Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:”
But he must ask in faith without doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed around by the wind.
For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord,
since he is a double-minded individual, unstable in all his ways.
Now the believer of humble means should take pride in his high position.
But the rich person’s pride should be in his humiliation, because he will pass away like a wildflower in the meadow.
For the sun rises with its heat and dries up the meadow; the petal of the flower falls off and its beauty is lost forever. So also the rich person in the midst of his pursuits will wither away.
Happy is the one who endures testing, because when he has proven to be genuine, he will receive the crown of life that God promised to those who love him.