12. My brothers, can a fig tree make olives? Can a grapevine make figs? No! And a well full of salty water cannot give good water.
13. Is there anyone among you who is truly wise and understanding? Then he should show his wisdom by living right. He should do good things without being proud. A wise person does not brag.
14. But if you are selfish and have bitter jealousy in your hearts, you have no reason to brag. Your bragging is a lie that hides the truth.
15. That kind of “wisdom” does not come from God. That “wisdom” comes from the world. It is not spiritual. It is from the devil.
16. Where there is jealousy and selfishness, there will be confusion and every kind of evil.
17. But the wisdom that comes from God is like this: First, it is pure. Then it is also peaceful, gentle, and easy to please. This wisdom is always ready to help those who are troubled and to do good for others. This wisdom is always fair and honest.
18. When people work for peace in a peaceful way, they receive the good result of their right living.