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James 1:26

World English Bible

26 If anyone among you thinks himself to be religious while he doesn’t bridle his tongue, but deceives his heart, this man’s religion is worthless.

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American Standard Version

If any man thinketh himself to be religious, while he bridleth not his tongue but deceiveth his heart, this man's religion is vain.

Christian Standard Bible

If anyone thinks he is religious without controlling his tongue, his religion is useless and he deceives himself.

English Standard Version

If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless.

King James Version

If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.

New American Standard Bible

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

New International Version

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

New King James Version

If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless.

New Living Translation

If you claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless.