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@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ The words "heaven" and "earth" refer to the spiritual or human authorities that
 
 # let your "Yes" mean "Yes" and your "No" mean "No,"
 
-"do what you say you will do, or say that something is true, without making an oath"
+James is telling people to speak the truth without making an oath. Alternate translation: "If you say "Yes" or "No," say it truthfully"
 
 # so you do not fall under judgment