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That’s a strange expression in the King James Version of the Bible.

Behold, we count them happy which endure.
Ye have heard of the patience of Job,
and have seen the end of the Lord;
that the Lord is very pitiful,
and of tender mercy.

James 5:10,11

Does that mean that in seeing behind the scenes in the book of Job we also see the purposes of God?

Well, this is the Internet, so I will check in another version or translation…

OK, here you go:

Indeed we count them blessed who endure.
You have heard of the perseverance of Job
and seen the end intended by the Lord—
that the Lord is very compassionate and merciful.

New King James Version

We count those blessed who endured.
You have heard of the endurance of Job
and have seen the outcome of the Lord’s dealings,
that the Lord is full of compassion and is merciful.

New American Standard Bible

As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered.
You have heard of Job’s perseverance
and have seen what the Lord finally brought about.
The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

New International Version

What do you think — do these three verses go together somehow? If you think so, please explain.

Be patient therefore, brethren,
unto the coming of the Lord.
Behold, the husbandman waiteth
for the precious fruit of the earth,
and hath long patience for it,
until he receive the early and latter rain.

Be ye also patient;
stablish your hearts:
for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.

Grudge not one against another, brethren,
lest ye be condemned:
behold, the judge standeth before the door.

James 5:7-9