James 5:7-12

7So be patient, brothers and sisters, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient for it until it receives the early and late rain.

8You also be patient. Strengthen your hearts because the coming of the Lord is near.

9Do not grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, so that you may not be judged. Behold, the judge is standing at the doors.

10As an example of suffering and patience, brothers and sisters, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.

11Behold, we consider blessed those who showed endurance. You have heard of the endurance of Job, and you have seen the outcome of Adonai—that Adonai is full of compassion and mercy.

12But above all, my dear brothers and sisters, do not swear—either by heaven, or by the earth, or by any other oath. But let your “yes” be “yes,” and your “no,” be “no”—so that you may not fall under judgment.