Contradiction with Proverbs 2:6
This verse states that the Lord gives wisdom, which contrasts with James 3:15's depiction of wisdom as earthly and not from above.
Proverbs 2:6: For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding.
Contradiction with James 1:5
This verse advises asking God for wisdom, suggesting it comes from Him, in contrast to James 3:15’s description of unspiritual wisdom.
James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:6-7
This passage speaks of wisdom among the mature that comes from God, not the world, opposing the worldly wisdom mentioned in James 3:15.
1 Corinthians 2:6-7: Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:
Contradiction with Proverbs 9:10
The fear of the Lord is described as the beginning of wisdom, opposing the idea of wisdom being earthly and sensual in James 3:15.
Proverbs 9:10: The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy [is] understanding.
Contradiction with Psalm 111:10
Similar to Proverbs 9:10, it emphasizes the fear of the Lord as true wisdom, contrasting with the unspiritual wisdom in James 3:15.
Psalm 111:10: The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do [his commandments]: his praise endureth for ever. [a good...: or, good success] [his commandments: Heb. them]
Contradiction with Job 28:28
Here, wisdom is equated with fearing the Lord, differing from the earthly wisdom described in James 3:15.
Job 28:28: And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that [is] wisdom; and to depart from evil [is] understanding.
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:13-14
Wisdom is portrayed as valuable and beneficial, not earthly or devilish like the wisdom in James 3:15.
Proverbs 3:13-14: Happy [is] the man [that] findeth wisdom, and the man [that] getteth understanding. [that getteth...: Heb. that draweth out understanding]
Contradiction with Isaiah 11:2
Prophetic description of spiritual wisdom coming from the Lord, in contradiction to the earthly wisdom in James 3:15.
Isaiah 11:2: And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD;
Contradiction with Colossians 2:3
Declares that all wisdom and knowledge are hidden in Christ, opposing the source of wisdom mentioned in James 3:15.
Colossians 2:3: In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. [In whom: or, Wherein]
Contradiction with Daniel 2:20-21
States that God gives wisdom, countering the earthly source of wisdom in James 3:15.
Daniel 2:20-21: Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are his: