For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to rein in the whole body as well. | For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body. |
From the same mouth come both blessing and cursing. My brothers and sisters, these things should not be this way. | From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so. |
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Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behavior his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom. | Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. |
For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil thing. | For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. |
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, free of hypocrisy. | But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. |
And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. | And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. |