James 3:15

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Such wisdom does not come from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.

In context

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.

BSB Berean Standard Bible: Such wisdom does not come from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.
KJV King James Version: This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.
WEB World English Bible: This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, sensual, and demonic.
ASV American Standard Version: This wisdom is not a wisdom that cometh down from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: this wisdom is not descending from above, but earthly, physical, demon-like,
DBY Darby Translation: This is not the wisdom which comes down from above, but earthly, natural, devilish.
WBS Webster Bible: This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, demoniacal.