James 3:13

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James 3:11–15 · Berean Standard Bible

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.

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Ecclesiastes 8:5

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Jeremiah 9:12

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Jeremiah 9:23

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1 Corinthians 6:5

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2 Chronicles 2:12

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2 Chronicles 2:13

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Job 28:28

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Isaiah 11:3

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Daniel 2:21

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James 2:18

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1 Peter 2:9

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Philippians 1:27

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1 Timothy 4:12

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1 Peter 2:12

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1 Peter 3:2

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1 Peter 3:16

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