James 1:26
26 Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless.
Other Translations of James 1:26
King James Version
26 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.
English Standard Version
26 If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless.
The Message
26 Anyone who sets himself up as "religious" by talking a good game is self-deceived. This kind of religion is hot air and only hot air.
New King James Version
26 If anyone among you
New Living Translation
26 If you claim to be religious but don't control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on James 1:26