World English Bible
James 3:12
“Can a fig tree, my brothers, yield olives, or a vine figs? Thus no spring yields both salt water and fresh water.”
Verse in context — James 3
10
Out of the same mouth comes forth blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so.
11
Does a spring send out from the same opening fresh and bitter water?
12
Can a fig tree, my brothers, yield olives, or a vine figs? Thus no spring yields both salt water and fresh water.
13
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his deeds are done in gentleness of wisdom.
14
But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, don't boast and don't lie against the truth.