James 1:26
If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.
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seem.

Proverbs 14:12
There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.

Proverbs 16:25
There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.

Luke 8:18
Pay attention, therefore, to how you listen. Whoever has will be given more, but whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has will be taken away from him."

1 Corinthians 3:18
Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become a fool, so that he may become wise.

Galatians 2:6, 9
But as for the highly esteemed, whatever they were makes no difference to me; God does not show favoritism. For those leaders added nothing to my message. . . .

Galatians 6:3
If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.

bridleth.

James 1:19
My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,

James 3:2-6
We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body. . . .

Psalm 32:9
Do not be like the horse or mule, which have no understanding; they must be controlled with bit and bridle to make them come to you.

Psalm 34:13
Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from deceitful speech.

Psalm 39:1, 2
I said, "I will watch my ways so that I will not sin with my tongue; I will guard my mouth with a muzzle as long as the wicked are present." . . .

Psalm 141:3
Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; keep watch at the door of my lips.

Proverbs 10:19, 31
When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise. . . .

Proverbs 13:2, 3
From the fruit of his lips a man will enjoy good things, but the desire of the faithless is violence. . . .

Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.

Proverbs 16:10
A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth should not betray justice.

Proverbs 19:1
Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a fool whose lips are perverse.

Proverbs 21:26
All day long he covets more, but the righteous give without restraint.

Ephesians 4:29
Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.

Ephesians 5:4
Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving.

Colossians 4:6
Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

1 Peter 3:10
For, "Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.

but.

James 1:22
Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves.

Deuteronomy 11:16
But be careful that you are not enticed to turn aside to worship and bow down to other gods,

Isaiah 44:20
He feeds on ashes. His deluded heart has led him astray, and he cannot deliver himself or say, "Is not this thing in my right hand a lie?"

Galatians 6:3
If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.

this.

James 2:20
O foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is worthless?

Isaiah 1:13
Bring your worthless offerings no more; your incense is detestable to Me--your New Moons, Sabbaths, and convocations--I cannot endure iniquity in a solemn assembly.

Malachi 3:14
You have said, 'It is futile to serve God. What have we gained by keeping His requirements and walking mournfully before the LORD of Hosts?

Matthew 15:9
They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.'"

Mark 7:7
They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.'

1 Corinthians 15:2, 15
By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain. . . .

Galatians 3:4
Have you suffered so much for nothing, if it really was for nothing?

Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man's religion is worthless.

King James Bible
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.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
If anyone thinks he is religious without controlling his tongue, then his religion is useless and he deceives himself.

International Standard Version
If anyone thinks that he is religious and does not bridle his tongue, but instead deceives himself, his religion is worthless.

NET Bible
If someone thinks he is religious yet does not bridle his tongue, and so deceives his heart, his religion is futile.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And if a man thinks that he serves God, and does not hold his tongue, but deceives his heart, this person's service is worthless.
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