James 1:26

26Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless.

26If anyone thinks himself to be religious, yet does not 1:26 Or controlbridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this person’s religion is worthless.

26If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man’s religion is worthless.

26If anyone thinks himself to be religious [scrupulously observant of the rituals of his faith], and does not control his tongue but deludes his own heart, this person’s religion is worthless (futile, barren).

26If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.

26Suppose people think their beliefs and how they live are both right. But they don’t control what they say. Then they are fooling themselves. Their beliefs and way of life are not worth anything at all.