James
“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.”
James 3:17
James 3:17 (KJV) speaks to wisdom, gentleness, and peacemaking — words set in James, a letter on faith that shows itself in action. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.”
Proverbs 4:7“Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.”
Proverbs 4:26“Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.”
Proverbs 4:5“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”
James 1:5“Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellers they are established.”
Proverbs 15:22“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.”
Psalms 90:12
Common questions
What does James 3:17 mean?
In the King James Version, James 3:17 reads: "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." The verse speaks to wisdom, gentleness, and peacemaking. To read it well, take it in the flow of James 3 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is James 3:17 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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." is James 3:17 in the King James Version (KJV), found in James chapter 3.
What are some related Bible verses to James 3:17?
Verses that sit beside James 3:17 include Proverbs 4:7, Proverbs 4:26, and Proverbs 4:5. Reading them alongside James 3:17 deepens the theme of wisdom.
How can I pray with James 3:17?
Read James 3:17 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.