Berean Standard Bible
“Such wisdom does not come from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.”
James contrasts two kinds of wisdom. One is marked by bitter jealousy and selfish ambition; the other comes from above.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Such wisdom does not come from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.
World English Bible (WEB)
This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, sensual, and demonic.
King James Version (KJV)
This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.
American Standard Version (ASV)
This wisdom is not [a wisdom] that cometh down from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
This wisdom is not from heaven, but is of the earth and the flesh and the Evil One.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
this wisdom is not descending from above, but earthly, physical, demon-like,
Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Que esta sabiduría no es la que desciende de lo alto, sino terrena, animal, diabólica.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Esa sabiduría no es la que viene del cielo, sino viene del mundo, del ser humano y del diablo,
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