James (Jacob) 1:26

Full Chapter

September 18, 2025

KJV

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.

BSB

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

WEB

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.

YLT

If any one doth think to be religious among you, not bridling his tongue, but deceiving his heart, of this one vain is the religion;

F.O.G Original

(26) If anyone thinks himself to be religious and doesn’t bridle his tongue, is but rather deceiving his heart. This man’s religious worship is fruitless!

F.O.G

(26) If anyone thinks himself to be religious and doesn’t bridle his tongue, is but rather deceiving his heart. This man’s religious worship is fruitless!

F.O.G MSG

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