en_tn/jas/01/09.md

The poor brother

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. It can be translated as "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"