Verse Comparison: James 2:6
American Standard Version
But ye have dishonored the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you, and themselves drag you before the judgment-seats?
Amplified® Bible
But you [in contrast] have insulted (humiliated, dishonored, and shown your contempt for) the poor. Is it not the rich who domineer over you? Is it not they who drag you into the law courts?
Contemporary English Version
You mistreat the poor. But isn't it the rich who boss you around and drag you off to court?
Darby English Version
But *ye* have despised the poor [man]. Do not the rich oppress you, and [do not] *they* drag you before [the] tribunals?
Good News Bible
But you dishonor the poor! Who are the ones who oppress you and drag you before the judges? The rich!
International Standard Version
But you have humiliated the man who is poor. Are not rich people the ones who oppress you and drag you into court?
King James Version
But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?
New American Standard Bible
But you have dishonored the poor man. Is it not the rich who oppress you and personally drag you into court?
New International Version
But you have insulted the poor. Is it not the rich who are exploiting you? Are they not the ones who are dragging you into court?
New King James Version
But you have dishonored the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you and drag you into the courts?
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
But you have dishonored the poor man. Does not the rich oppress you and personally drag you into court?
Young's Literal Translation
and ye did dishonour the poor one; do not the rich oppress you and themselves draw you to judgment-seats;