James 3:13-17 (New International Version)

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Two Kinds of Wisdom

13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it¹ by his good life, by deeds² done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition³ in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth.⁴ 15 Such "wisdom" does not come down from heaven⁵ but is earthly, unspiritual, of the devil.⁶ 16 For where you have envy and selfish ambition,⁷ there you find disorder and every evil practice. 17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven⁸ is first of all pure; then peace-loving,⁹ considerate, submissive, full of mercy¹⁰ and good fruit, impartial and sincere.¹¹

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