James 3:13

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“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.”

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BSBPD

“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.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“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.”

King James Version · Public Domain
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“Who is wise and understanding among you? let him show by his good life his works in meekness of wisdom.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
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“Who <FI>is<Fi> wise and intelligent among you? let him shew out of the good behaviour his works in meekness of wisdom,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo James 3:13 — 24 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Numbers 12:3Now Moses was a very humble man, more so than any man on the face of the earth.
  2. 2 Chronicles 2:12And Hiram added: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth! He has given King David a wise son with insight and understanding, who will build a temple for the LORD and a royal palace for himself.
  3. Job 28:28And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”
  4. Psalms 25:9He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way.
  5. Psalms 45:4In your splendor ride forth in victory on behalf of truth and humility and justice; may your right hand show your awesome deeds.
  6. Psalms 107:43Let him who is wise pay heed to these things and consider the loving devotion of the LORD.
  7. Psalms 122:8For the sake of my brothers and friends, I will say, “Peace be within you.”
  8. Psalms 149:4For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the afflicted with salvation.
  9. Ecclesiastes 8:1Who is like the wise man? Who knows the interpretation of a matter? A man’s wisdom brightens his face, and the sternness of his face is changed.
  10. Ecclesiastes 8:5Whoever keeps his command will come to no harm, and a wise heart knows the right time and procedure.
  11. Isaiah 11:3And He will delight in the fear of the LORD. He will not judge by what His eyes see, and He will not decide by what His ears hear,
  12. Isaiah 29:19The humble will increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.
  13. Isaiah 60:6Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD.
  14. Isaiah 61:1The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,
  15. Jeremiah 9:12Who is the man wise enough to understand this? To whom has the mouth of the LORD spoken, that he may explain it? Why is the land destroyed and scorched like a desert, so no one can pass through it?
  16. Jeremiah 9:23This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches.
  17. Daniel 2:21He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.
  18. Zephaniah 2:3Seek the LORD, all you humble of the earth who carry out His justice. Seek righteousness; seek humility. Perhaps you will be sheltered on the day of the LORD’s anger.
  19. Matthew 5:5Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
  20. Matthew 7:24Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.
  21. Matthew 11:29Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
  22. Matthew 21:5“Say to the Daughter of Zion, ‘See, your King comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’”
  23. 1 Corinthians 6:5I say this to your shame. Is there really no one among you wise enough to arbitrate between his brothers?
  24. 2 Corinthians 8:24In full view of the churches, then, show these men the proof of your love and the reason for our boasting about you.

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