This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.
This wisdom - in which ye "glory," as if "wise" (James 3:13-14).
Descendeth not from above - `is not one descending,' etc.: "from the Father of lights" (true illumination) (James 1:17), through "the Spirit of truth" (John 15:26).
Earthly - opposed to heavenly: what is IN the earth. Distinct from "earthy" (1 Corinthians 15:47): what is OF the earth.
Sensual, х psuchikee (G5591)] - animal-like; the wisdom of the "natural" х psuchikos (G5591)] (1 Corinthians 2:14) man, not born again of God: "having not the Spirit" (Jude 1:19).
Devilish - originating from "hell" (James 3:6): not from God, the Giver of true wisdom (James 1:5): its character accords with its origin. Earthly, sensual, and devilish answer to man's three spiritual foes, the world, the flesh, and the devil.