James 3:13
Who [is] wise and understanding among you; let him shew out of a good conversation his works in meekness of wisdom;
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
12Can, my brethren, a fig produce olives, or a vine figs? Neither [can] salt [water] make sweet water.
14but if ye have bitter emulation and strife in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth.
Cross References
Numbers 12:3But the man Moses was very meek, above all men that were upon the face of the earth.
Job 28:28And unto man he said, Lo, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.
Psalms 45:4And [in] thy splendour ride prosperously, because of truth and meekness [and] righteousness: and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.
Psalms 122:8For my brethren and companions' sakes I will say, Peace be within thee!
Ecclesiastes 8:1Who is as the wise? and who knoweth the explanation of things? A man's wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face is changed.
Isaiah 11:3And his delight will be in the fear of Jehovah; and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears;
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 →