17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.

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17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without pretense.(A) 18 And the fruit of righteousness(B) is sown in peace by those who cultivate peace.

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17 But the wisdom (A)from above is first (B)pure, then (C)peaceable, (D)gentle, [a]reasonable, (E)full of mercy and good fruits, (F)unwavering, without (G)hypocrisy. 18 And the [b](H)seed whose fruit is righteousness is sown in peace [c]by those who make peace.

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Footnotes

  1. James 3:17 Or willing to yield
  2. James 3:18 Lit fruit of righteousness
  3. James 3:18 Or for