James 4:17

Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth [it] not, to him it is sin.
- King James Version

Therefore, to one who knows {the} right thing to do and does not do it, to him it is sin.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

To him therefore that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.
- American Standard Version (1901)

The man who has knowledge of how to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin.
- Basic English Bible

To him therefore who knows how to do good, and does it not, to him it is sin.
- Darby Bible

Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.
- Webster's Bible

If, however, a man knows what it is right to do and yet does not do it, he commits a sin.
- Weymouth Bible

To him therefore who knows to do good, and doesn't do it, to him it is sin.
- World English Bible

Therfor it is synne to hym, that kan do good, and doith not.
- Wycliffe Bible

to him, then, knowing to do good, and not doing, sin it is to him.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Wesley's Notes for James 4:17

4:17 Therefore to him that knoweth to do good and doeth it not - That knows what is right, and does not practise it. To him it is sin - This knowledge does not prevent, but increase, his condemnation.

People's Bible Notes for James 4:17

Jas 4:17 To him that knoweth to do good, and doeth [it] not, to him it is sin. The connection of thought is probably as follows: "I have warned you that such boasting is wrong, and that the right way is to speak submissively. If you know how to do the right and yet do it not, the sin is the greater on account of your knowledge". See Jas 4:15.