Jas.3.14

Mean-spirited ambition isn't wisdom. Boasting that you are wise isn't wisdom. Twisting the truth to make yourselves sound wise isn't wisdom.

Jas.3.14

But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth.

Jas.3.14

But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth.

Jas.3.14

But if you are bitterly jealous and there is selfish ambition in your hearts, don't brag about being wise. That is the worst kind of lie.