James 3:13-18

Holman Christian Standard Bible

The Wisdom from Above

¹³ Who is wise and has understanding among you? He should show his works by good conduct with wisdom’s gentleness.^{(A) 14} But if you have bitter envy and selfish ambition in your heart, don’t brag and deny the truth.^{(B) 15} Such wisdom does not come from above but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.^{(C) 16} For where envy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every kind of evil. ¹⁷ But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, without favoritism and hypocrisy.^{(D) 18} And the fruit of righteousness^(E) is sown in peace by those who cultivate peace.