James 1:5

1:5 But if anyone is deficient in wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without reprimand, and it will be given to him.

James 3:13

True Wisdom

3:13 Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct he should show his works done in the gentleness that wisdom brings. ¹ 

James 3:17

3:17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, accommodating, ²  full of mercy and good fruit, ³  impartial, and not hypocritical. ⁴ 

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¹ tn Grk “works in the gentleness of wisdom.”

² tn Or “willing to yield,” “open to persuasion.”

³ tn Grk “fruits.” The plural Greek term καρπούς has been translated with the collective singular “fruit.”

⁴ tn Or “sincere.”