If you lack wisdom, ask.

What it means

James promises that God gives generously and without scolding. Not knowing is no shame; refusing to ask is. Ask God, ask people who know, and keep asking.

The source

"If you lack wisdom, ask." Letter of James said it in James 1:5. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.

"Εἰ δέ τις ὑμῶν λείπεται σοφίας, αἰτείτω"

Original Greek, James 1:5. Text read at github.com.

Who said it

The New Testament (1st century AD). The Gospels, the letters of Paul, James, Peter and John, and Revelation. Every line is our own translation from the Koine Greek of the Byzantine text, set beside the King James wording.

Questions

What does "If you lack wisdom, ask." mean?

James promises that God gives generously and without scolding. Not knowing is no shame; refusing to ask is. Ask God, ask people who know, and keep asking.

Who said "If you lack wisdom, ask."?

Letter of James (1st century AD). Source: James 1:5.

What is the original Greek?

Εἰ δέ τις ὑμῶν λείπεται σοφίας, αἰτείτω. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.

Is "If you lack wisdom, ask." on a shirt?

Yes. We print it to order on our tees in 7 illustrated looks, from $44, with free US shipping.

"If you lack wisdom, ask." (Letter of James, James 1:5, translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/if-you-lack-wisdom-ask