en_tn/jas/01/09.md

## The poor brother  ##

"The believer who does not have much money"

## should glory in his high standing ##

"should be happy that God has given him honor."

## while the rich brother ##

"And, the brother who has a lot of money"

## in his humility ##

The ellipsis phrase "should glory" is left out. AT: "should be happy that God has taught him humility." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])

## he will pass away like a wild flower in the field passes ##

This simile shows that even rich people will die, just like every living thing dies. It emphasizes why a rich person should be humble. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])

## with scorching heat ##

"and its heat" or "the scorching hot wind" (UDB)

## the rich people will fade away in the middle of their activities ##

"the rich person will die while he is working hard to gain more money"