James 2:13
King James Version (KJV)
For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.
In context
11 For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if thou commit no adultery, yet if thou kill, thou art become a transgressor of the law.
12 So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty.
13 For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.
14 What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?
15 If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,
James 2:13 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.
- WEB World English Bible
- For judgment is without mercy to him who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.
- ASV American Standard Version
- For judgment is without mercy to him that hath showed no mercy: mercy glorieth against judgment.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- for the judgment without kindness [is] to him not having done kindness, and exult doth kindness over judgment.
- DBY Darby Translation
- for judgment [will be] without mercy to him that has shewn no mercy. Mercy glories over judgment.
- WBS Webster Bible
- For he shall have judgment without mercy that hath shown no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.