have. Omit.
lived in pleasure. Greek. truphao. Only here. Compare 2 Peter 2:13 (riot).
earth. App-129.
been wanton. See 1 Timothy 5:6.
slaughter. See Acts 8:32. Compare Isaiah 30:25; Isaiah 34:6; Jeremiah 12:3.
Related Commentaries of James 5:5
James 5:5
5 Ye have lived in pleasure on the earth, and been wanton; ye have nourished your hearts, as in a day of slaughter.