James (Jacob) 5:5

You have lived on earth in luxury and self-indulgence. You have fattened your hearts in the day of slaughter.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

You have lived delicately on the earth, and taken your pleasure. You have nourished your hearts as in a day of slaughter.

World English Bible (WEB)

Ye have lived in pleasure{G5171}{(G5656)} on{G1909} the earth{G1093}, and{G2532} been wanton{G4684}{(G5656)}; ye have nourished{G5142}{(G5656)} your{G5216} hearts{G2588}, as{G5613} in{G1722} a day{G2250} of slaughter{G4967}.

Strong's King James

(5) You've lived self indulgently upon the land and lead a life of luxury and nourished your hearts in a day of slaughter.

The F.O.G

[5] You've lived in self-indulgent luxury on earth, fattening yourselves like cattle for the day of slaughter.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

ye did live in luxury upon the earth, and were wanton; ye did nourish your hearts, as in a day of slaughter;

Young's Literal Translation

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James (Jacob) 5:5

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James (Jacob) 5:5