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James 5:13 cpdv — Is any of you sad? Let him pray. Is he even-tempered? Let him sing psalms.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Is any of you sad? Let him pray. Is he even-tempered? Let him sing psalms."

— James 5:13, Catholic Public Domain Version

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James 5 — Context

10

My brothers, consider the Prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord, as an example of departing from evil, of labor, and of patience.

11

Consider that we beatify those who have endured. You have heard of the patient suffering of Job. And you have seen the end of the Lord, that the Lord is merciful and compassionate.

12

But before all things, my brothers, do not choose to swear, neither by heaven, nor by the earth, nor in any other oath. But let your word ‘Yes’ be yes, and your word ‘No’ be no, so that you may not fall under judgment.

13

Is any of you sad? Let him pray. Is he even-tempered? Let him sing psalms.

14

Is anyone ill among you? Let him bring in the priests of the Church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.

15

And a prayer of faith will save the infirm, and the Lord will alleviate him. And if he has sins, these will be forgiven him.

16

Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be saved. For the unremitting prayer of a just person prevails over many things.

James 5:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does James 5:13 say?
James 5:13 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Is any of you sad? Let him pray. Is he even-tempered? Let him sing psalms.”
Where is James 5:13 in the Bible?
James 5:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of James, chapter 5, verse 13.
Who wrote James?
James is traditionally attributed to James, half-brother of Jesus, leader of the Jerusalem church. It was written c. AD 44–49.
What is the book of James about?
James is the New Testament's closest cousin to Old-Testament wisdom literature — pungent, practical, and uncompromising. Faith without works is dead. The tongue is a fire. The prayers of a righteous man avail much. It calls Christians to walk their talk.
What are the major themes of James?
James explores themes including Faith and Works, Wisdom, Speech, Suffering, Prayer. These themes shape the meaning and context of James 5:13.
What translation should I read James 5:13 in?
James 5:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize James 5:13?
James 5:13 reads (CPDV): “Is any of you sad? Let him pray. Is he even-tempered? Let him sing psalms.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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