James 1:9-11

Contemporary English Version

Poor People and Rich People

⁹ Any of God's people who are poor should be glad he thinks so highly of them. ^10 (A) But any who are rich should be glad when God makes them humble. Rich people will disappear like wild flowers ¹¹ scorched by the burning heat of the sun. The flowers lose their blossoms, and their beauty is destroyed. This is how the rich will disappear, as they go about their business.