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¹¹A foolish one offers everything on his mind. A wise one reserves and defers until later.

¹⁵And so, brothers, see to it that you walk cautiously, not like the foolish,

³But those who have taught will shine like the brightness of the firmament, and those who instruct many towards justice, like the stars for unending eternity.

¹³Who is wise and well-taught among you? Let him show, by means of good conversation, his work in the meekness of wisdom. ¹⁴But if you hold a bitter zeal, and if there is contention in your hearts, then do not boast and do not be liars against the truth.

¹⁶Behold, I am sending you like sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore, be as prudent as serpents and as simple as doves.

⁵Have confidence in the Lord with all your heart, and do not depend upon your own prudence. ⁶In all your ways, consider him, and he himself will direct your steps.

¹A wise son gladdens the father. Yet truly, a foolish son is the grief of his mother.

¹James, servant of God and of our Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes of the dispersion, greetings. ²My brothers, when you have fallen into various trials, consider everything a joy, ³knowing that the proving of your faith exercises patience, ⁴and patience brings a work to perfection, so that you may be perfect and whole, deficient in nothing. ⁵But if anyone among you is in need of wisdom, let him petition God, who gives abundantly to all without reproach, and it shall be given to him. ⁶But he should ask with faith, doubting nothing. For he who doubts is like a wave on the ocean, which is moved about by the wind and carried away;

¹⁹But your obedience has been made known in every place. And so, I rejoice in you. But I want you to be wise in what is good, and simple in what is evil.

⁸The law of the Lord is immaculate, converting souls. The testimony of the Lord is faithful, providing wisdom to little ones.

¹⁴Where there is no governor, the people shall fall. But where there is much counsel, well-being shall be.