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

James uses this rhetorical question to teach his audience about proper behavior. Also, "wise and understanding" is a doublet. This could be translated as "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."