Verse Comparison: James 3:16
American Standard Version
For where jealousy and faction are, there is confusion and every vile deed.
Amplified® Bible
For wherever there is jealousy (envy) and contention (rivalry and selfish ambition), there will also be confusion (unrest, disharmony, rebellion) and all sorts of evil {and} vile practices.
Contemporary English Version
Whenever people are jealous or selfish, they cause trouble and do all sorts of cruel things.
Darby English Version
For where emulation and strife [are], there [is] disorder and every evil thing.
Good News Bible
Where there is jealousy and selfishness, there is also disorder and every kind of evil.
International Standard Version
For wherever jealousy and rivalry exist, there is disorder and every kind of evil.
King James Version
For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.
New American Standard Bible
For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil thing.
New International Version
For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.
New King James Version
For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, disorder and every evil thing exists.
Young's Literal Translation
for where zeal and rivalry `are', there is insurrection and every evil matter;