Verse Comparison: James 3:15
American Standard Version
This wisdom is not `a wisdom' that cometh down from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.
Amplified® Bible
This [superficial] wisdom is not such as comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual (animal), even devilish (demoniacal).
Contemporary English Version
That kind of wisdom doesn't come from above. It is earthly and selfish and comes from the devil himself.
Darby English Version
This is not the wisdom which comes down from above, but earthly, natural, devilish.
Good News Bible
Such wisdom does not come down from heaven; it belongs to the world, it is unspiritual and demonic.
International Standard Version
That kind of wisdom does not come from above. No, it is worldly, self-centered, and demonic.
King James Version
This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.
New American Standard Bible
This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, natural, demonic.
New International Version
Such "wisdom" does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, of the devil.
New King James Version
This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
This wisdom does not come down from above, but demonstrates earthly, natural, and demonic qualities.
Young's Literal Translation
this wisdom is not descending from above, but earthly, physical, demon-like,