en_tn_condensed/jas/03/13.md

## Who among you is wise and understanding? Let that person ##

James uses this question to teach his audience about proper behavior. The words "wise" and "understanding" mean basically the same thing. AT: "The person who thinks he is wise should" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])

## demonstrate a good life ##

"show good behavior" or "show it"

## by his works in the humility that comes from wisdom ##

"with his good deeds and humility that comes from having true wisdom"

## have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart ##

"heart" refers to emotions or thoughts. Alternative translation: "will not share with others and you always put yourself first." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

## do not boast and lie against the truth ##

"do not lie about it and act like your are wise."
added v1 tn converted to an rc 2017-06-21 20:45:09 +00:00			`## Who among you is wise and understanding? Let that person ##`

added v2 tn converted to an rc 2017-06-21 20:47:54 +00:00			`James uses this question to teach his audience about proper behavior. The words "wise" and "understanding" mean basically the same thing. AT: "The person who thinks he is wise should" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])`
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			`## demonstrate a good life ##`

			`"show good behavior" or "show it"`

			`## by his works in the humility that comes from wisdom ##`

			`"with his good deeds and humility that comes from having true wisdom"`

			`## have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart ##`

			`"heart" refers to emotions or thoughts. Alternative translation: "will not share with others and you always put yourself first." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])`

			`## do not boast and lie against the truth ##`

			`"do not lie about it and act like your are wise."`