James 1:11
For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the fashion of it perisheth: so also shall the rich man fade away in his ways.
More from James 1
Verse 1
James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.
Verse 2
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
Verse 3
Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
Verse 4
But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
Verse 5
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.