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Berean Standard Bible

“But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth.”

James 3:14

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James writes about the two kinds of wisdom, one from above and one that is earthly. He identifies the telltale signs of the wrong kind.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth.

World English Bible (WEB)

But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, don’t boast and don’t lie against the truth.

King James Version (KJV)

But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But if ye have bitter jealousy and faction in your heart, glory not and lie not against the truth.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But if you have bitter envy in your heart and the desire to get the better of others, have no pride in this, talking falsely against what is true.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and if bitter zeal you have, and rivalry in your heart, glory not, nor lie against the truth;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Pero si tenéis envidia amarga y contención en vuestros corazones, no os gloriéis, ni seáis mentirosos contra la verdad:

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pero si ustedes tienen envidias y rivalidades que les amargan el corazón, no tienen de qué presumir; no falten a la verdad.

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