James
“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.”
James 1:5
James 1:5 (KJV) speaks to wisdom, prayer, and guidance — words set in James, a letter on faith that shows itself in action. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellers there is safety.”
Proverbs 11:14“Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellers they are established.”
Proverbs 15:22“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.”
Proverbs 4:7“For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.”
Proverbs 2:6“Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.”
Proverbs 4:26“I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.”
Proverbs 4:11
Common questions
What does James 1:5 mean?
In the King James Version, James 1:5 reads: "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." The verse speaks to wisdom, prayer, and guidance. To read it well, take it in the flow of James 1 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is James 1:5 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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." is James 1:5 in the King James Version (KJV), found in James chapter 1.
What are some related Bible verses to James 1:5?
Verses that sit beside James 1:5 include Proverbs 11:14, Proverbs 15:22, and Proverbs 4:7. Reading them alongside James 1:5 deepens the theme of wisdom.
How can I pray with James 1:5?
Read James 1:5 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.