Bible verse
Such wisdom does not come from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.
James 3:15 · BSB
The verses around it, from James 3.
11 Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring?
12 My brothers, can a fig tree grow olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water.
13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.
14 But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth.
15 Such wisdom does not come from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.
16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every evil practice.
17 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
18 Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.
KJV
This wisdom descendeth not from above, but [is] earthly, sensual, devilish.
ASV
This wisdom is not a wisdom that cometh down from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.
ERV
This wisdom is not a wisdom that cometh down from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.
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