James 3:13

Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

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

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  • Jas 2:18 : 18 But say may some one, Thou hast faith, and I have works, shew me thy faith out of thy works, and I will shew thee out of my works my faith:
  • 1 Pet 2:12 : 12 having your behaviour among the nations right, that in that which they speak against you as evil-doers, of the good works having beheld, they may glorify God in a day of inspection.
  • Ps 107:43 : 43 Who `is' wise, and observeth these? They understand the kind acts of Jehovah!
  • Jas 1:21 : 21 wherefore having put aside all filthiness and superabundance of evil, in meekness be receiving the engrafted word, that is able to save your souls;
  • Eccl 8:5 : 5 Whoso is keeping a command knoweth no evil thing, and time and judgment the heart of the wise knoweth.
  • Matt 21:5 : 5 `Tell ye the daughter of Zion, Lo, thy king doth come to thee, meek, and mounted on an ass, and a colt, a foal of a beast of burden.'
  • 1 Cor 6:5 : 5 unto your shame I speak: so there is not among you one wise man, not even one, who shall be able to discern in the midst of his brethren!
  • 2 Cor 8:24 : 24 the shewing therefore of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf, to them shew ye, even in the face of the assemblies.
  • 2 Cor 10:1 : 1 And I, Paul, myself, do call upon you -- through the meekness and gentleness of the Christ -- who in presence, indeed `am' humble among you, and being absent, have courage toward you,
  • Gal 5:23 : 23 meekness, temperance: against such there is no law;
  • Gal 6:1 : 1 Brethren, if a man also may be overtaken in any trespass, ye who `are' spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of meekness, considering thyself -- lest thou also may be tempted;
  • Gal 6:4 : 4 and his own work let each one prove, and then in regard to himself alone the glorying he shall have, and not in regard to the other,
  • Eph 4:2 : 2 with all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, forbearing one another in love,
  • Phil 1:27 : 27 Only worthily of the good news of the Christ conduct ye yourselves, that, whether having come and seen you, whether being absent I may hear of the things concerning you, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one soul, striving together for the faith of the good news,
  • Col 3:12 : 12 Put on, therefore, as choice ones of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humble-mindedness, meekness, long-suffering,
  • 1 Tim 4:12 : 12 let no one despise thy youth, but a pattern become thou of those believing in word, in behaviour, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity;
  • 1 Tim 6:11 : 11 and thou, O man of God, these things flee, and pursue righteousness, piety, faith, love, endurance, meekness;
  • 2 Tim 2:25 : 25 in meekness instructing those opposing -- if perhaps God may give to them repentance to an acknowledging of the truth,
  • Titus 3:2 : 2 of no one to speak evil, not to be quarrelsome -- gentle, showing all meekness to all men,
  • Heb 13:5 : 5 Without covetousness the behaviour, being content with the things present, for He hath said, `No, I will not leave, no, nor forsake thee,'
  • Isa 11:3-4 : 3 To 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. 4 And he hath judged in righteousness the poor, And decided in uprightness for the humble of earth, And hath smitten earth with the rod of his mouth, And with the breath of his lips he putteth the wicked to death.
  • Isa 29:19 : 19 And the humble have added joy in Jehovah, And the poor among men In the Holy One of Israel rejoice.
  • Isa 60:6 : 6 A company of camels covereth thee, Dromedaries of Midian and Ephah, All of them from Sheba do come, Gold and frankincense they bear, And of the praises of Jehovah they proclaim the tidings.
  • Isa 61:1 : 1 The Spirit of the Lord Jehovah `is' on me, Because Jehovah did anoint me To proclaim tidings to the humble, He sent me to bind the broken of heart, To proclaim to captives liberty, And to bound ones an opening of bands.
  • Jer 9:12 : 12 Who `is' the wise man? and he understandeth this, And he to whom the mouth of Jehovah spake? And he doth declare it, For what hath the land perished? It hath been burnt up as a wilderness, Without any passing through.
  • Jer 9:23 : 23 Thus said Jehovah: Let not the wise boast himself in his wisdom, Nor let the mighty boast himself in his might, Let not the rich boast himself in his riches,
  • Dan 2:21 : 21 And He is changing times and seasons, He is causing kings to pass away, and He is raising up kings; He is giving wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those possessing understanding.
  • Zeph 2:3 : 3 Seek Jehovah, all ye humble of the land, Who His judgment have done, Seek ye righteousness, seek humility, It may be ye are hidden in a day of the anger of Jehovah.
  • Matt 5:5 : 5 `Happy the meek -- because they shall inherit the land.
  • Matt 7:24 : 24 `Therefore, every one who doth hear of me these words, and doth do them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house upon the rock;
  • Matt 11:29 : 29 take up my yoke upon you, and learn from me, because I am meek and humble in heart, and ye shall find rest to your souls,
  • Ps 149:4 : 4 For Jehovah is pleased with His people, He beautifieth the humble with salvation.
  • Eccl 8:1 : 1 Who `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.
  • 1 Pet 3:1-2 : 1 In like manner, the wives, be ye subject to your own husbands, that even if certain are disobedient to the word, through the conversation of the wives, without the word, they may be won, 2 having beheld your pure behaviour in fear,
  • 1 Pet 3:4 : 4 but -- the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible thing of the meek and quiet spirit, which is, before God, of great price,
  • 1 Pet 3:15-16 : 15 and the Lord God sanctify in your hearts. And `be' ready always for defence to every one who is asking of you an account concerning the hope that `is' in you, with meekness and fear; 16 having a good conscience, that in that in which they speak against you as evil-doers, they may be ashamed who are traducing your good behaviour in Christ;
  • Jas 3:1 : 1 Many teachers become not, my brethren, having known that greater judgment we shall receive,
  • Jas 3:17 : 17 and the wisdom from above, first, indeed, is pure, then peaceable, gentle, easily entreated, full of kindness and good fruits, uncontentious, and unhypocritical: --
  • 1 Pet 2:9 : 9 and ye `are' a choice race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people acquired, that the excellences ye may shew forth of Him who out of darkness did call you to His wondrous light;
  • Num 12:3 : 3 And the man Moses `is' very humble, more than any of the men who `are' on the face of the ground.
  • 2 Chr 2:12-13 : 12 And Huram saith, `Blessed `is' Jehovah, God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, knowing wisdom and understanding, who doth build a house for Jehovah, and a house for his kingdom. 13 `And now, I have sent a wise man having understanding, of Huram my father,
  • Job 28:28 : 28 And He saith to man: -- `Lo, fear of the Lord, that `is' wisdom, And to turn from evil `is' understanding.'
  • Ps 25:9 : 9 He causeth the humble to tread in judgment, And teacheth the humble His way.
  • Ps 45:4 : 4 As to Thy majesty -- prosper! -- ride! Because of truth, and meekness -- righteousness, And Thy right hand showeth Thee fearful things.

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

    15 this wisdom is not descending from above, but earthly, physical, demon-like,

    16 for where zeal and rivalry `are', there is insurrection and every evil matter;

    17 and the wisdom from above, first, indeed, is pure, then peaceable, gentle, easily entreated, full of kindness and good fruits, uncontentious, and unhypocritical: --

    18 and the fruit of the righteousness in peace is sown to those making peace.

  • 5 and if any of you do lack wisdom, let him ask from God, who is giving to all liberally, and not reproaching, and it shall be given to him;

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    18 Let no one deceive himself; if any one doth seem to be wise among you in this age -- let him become a fool, that he may become wise,

    19 for the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God, for it hath been written, `Who is taking the wise in their craftiness;'

    20 and again, `The Lord doth know the reasonings of the wise, that they are vain.'

  • Jas 3:10-12
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    10 out of the same mouth doth come forth blessing and cursing; it doth not need, my brethren, these things so to happen;

    11 doth the fountain out of the same opening pour forth the sweet and the bitter?

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

  • 16 Every prudent one dealeth with knowledge, And a fool spreadeth out folly.

  • 13 O the happiness of a man `who' hath found wisdom, And of a man `who' bringeth forth understanding.

  • 33 In the heart of the intelligent wisdom doth rest. And in the midst of fools it is known.

  • 1 Who `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.

  • 2 of no one to speak evil, not to be quarrelsome -- gentle, showing all meekness to all men,

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    1 A soft answer turneth back fury, And a grievous word raiseth up anger.

    2 The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge good, And the mouth of fools uttereth folly.

  • 19 So then, my brethren beloved, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger,

  • 5 (The wise doth hear and increaseth learning, And the intelligent doth obtain counsels.)

  • 9 Give to the wise, and he is wiser still, Make known to the righteous, And he increaseth learning.

  • 5 unto your shame I speak: so there is not among you one wise man, not even one, who shall be able to discern in the midst of his brethren!

  • 10 A vain man through pride causeth debate, And with the counselled `is' wisdom.

  • 13 In the lips of the intelligent is wisdom found, And a rod `is' for the back of him who is lacking understanding.

  • 8 discourse sound, irreprehensible, that he who is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say concerning you.

  • 23 The heart of the wise causeth his mouth to act wisely, And by his lips he increaseth learning,

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    15 and the Lord God sanctify in your hearts. And `be' ready always for defence to every one who is asking of you an account concerning the hope that `is' in you, with meekness and fear;

    16 having a good conscience, that in that in which they speak against you as evil-doers, they may be ashamed who are traducing your good behaviour in Christ;

  • 34 Let men of heart say to me, And a wise man is hearkening to me.

  • 15 The heart of the intelligent getteth knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

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    7 Go from before a foolish man, Or thou hast not known the lips of knowledge.

    8 The wisdom of the prudent `is' to understand his way, And the folly of fools `is' deceit.

  • 33 If there are not -- hearken thou to me, Keep silent, and I teach thee wisdom.

  • 27 One acquainted with knowledge is sparing his words, And the cool of temper `is' a man of understanding.

  • 3 In the mouth of a fool `is' a rod of pride, And the lips of the wise preserve them.

  • 20 where `is' the wise? where the scribe? where a disputer of this age? did not God make foolish the wisdom of this world?

  • 19 The wisdom giveth strength to a wise man, more than wealth the rulers who have been in a city.

  • 2 Hear, O wise men, my words, And, O knowing ones, give ear to me.

  • 3 I also have a heart like you, I am not fallen more than you, And with whom is there not like these?

  • 10 for `he who is willing to love life, and to see good days, let him guard his tongue from evil, and his lips -- not to speak guile;

  • 5 O that ye would keep perfectly silent, And it would be to you for wisdom.

  • 9 What hast thou known, and we know not? Understandest thou -- and it is not with us?

  • 5 Mighty `is' the wise in strength, And a man of knowledge is strengthening power,

  • 3 What -- thou hast given counsel to the unwise, And wise plans in abundance made known.

  • 1 Brethren, if a man also may be overtaken in any trespass, ye who `are' spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of meekness, considering thyself -- lest thou also may be tempted;

  • 8 And finally, being all of one mind, having fellow-feeling, loving as brethren, compassionate, courteous,

  • 3 For receiving the instruction of wisdom, Righteousness, judgment, and uprightness,

  • 5 in wisdom walk ye toward those without, the time forestalling;

  • 2 for we all make many stumbles; if any one in word doth not stumble, this one `is' a perfect man, able to bridle also the whole body;