James 4:15 - King James Version (Oxford) 1769

For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that.

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Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

You ought instead to say, If the Lord is willing, we shall live and we shall do this or that [thing].

American Standard Version (1901)

For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall both live, and do this or that.

Common English Bible

Here’s what you ought to say: “If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

For what is your life? It is a mist that appears for a brief time, and afterwards will vanish away. So what you ought to say is: "If the Lord wills," or, "If we live," we will do this or that.