James 3:13

Who [is] wise and intelligent among you? let him shew out of the good behaviour his works in meekness of wisdom,

Young's Literal Translation

In The King James Version

Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.

In Context

12is a fig-tree able, my brethren, olives to make? or a vine figs? so no fountain salt and sweet water [is able] to make.

14and if bitter zeal ye have, and rivalry in your heart, glory not, nor lie against the truth;

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Cross References

Numbers 12:3And the man Moses [is] very humble, more than any of the men who [are] on the face of the ground.

Job 28:28And He saith to man: — 'Lo, fear of the Lord, that [is] wisdom, And to turn from evil [is] understanding.'

Psalms 45:4As to Thy majesty — prosper! — ride! Because of truth, and meekness — righteousness, And Thy right hand showeth Thee fearful things.

Psalms 122:8For the sake of my brethren and my companions, Let me speak, I pray thee, 'Peace [be] in thee.'

Ecclesiastes 8:1Who [is] as the wise? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? The wisdom of man causeth his face to shine, and the hardness of his face is changed.

Isaiah 11:3To refresh him in the fear of Jehovah, And by the sight of his eyes he judgeth not, Nor by the hearing of his ears decideth.

Matthew Henry on James 3:2-13

Government of the Tongue. ( a. d. 61.) 1 My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. 2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. 3 Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body. 4 Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm,… Read the whole commentary →

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