James 1:26

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

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

Cross References

Ephesians 4:29

No foul language should come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need,  so that it gives grace to those who hear.

1 Peter 3:10

For the   one who wants to love life and to see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit,

Ephesians 5:4

Obscene and foolish talking or crude joking are not suitable, but rather giving thanks.

Proverbs 19:1

Better a poor person who lives with integrity than someone who has deceitful lips and is a fool.

Proverbs 10:31

The mouth of the righteous produces wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut out.

Proverbs 10:19

When there are many words, sin is unavoidable, but the one who controls his lips is prudent.

Colossians 4:6

Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt,  so that you may know how you should answer each person.

James 1:22

But  be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

James 1:19

My dear brothers and sisters, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,

Proverbs 16:25

There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end is the way to death.

Luke 8:18

Therefore take care how you listen. For whoever has, more will be given to him;   and whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has will be taken away from him.’

Galatians 6:3

For if anyone considers himself to be something when he is nothing,  he deceives himself.

Proverbs 14:12

There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end is the way to death.

Deuteronomy 11:16

Be careful  that you are not enticed to turn aside, serve, and bow in worship to other gods.

Galatians 2:6

Now from those recognised as important (what they  once were makes no difference to me; God does not show favouritism  ,) #– #they added nothing to me.

Mark 7:7

They worship me in vain, teaching   as doctrines   human commands.   ,

Isaiah 44:20

He feeds on   ashes. His deceived mind has led him astray, and he cannot rescue himself, or say, ‘Isn’t there a lie in my right hand? ’

Proverbs 21:26

He is filled with craving  all day long, but the righteous give and don’t hold back.

1 Corinthians 15:2

and by which you are being saved, if you hold to the message I preached to you #– #unless you believed in vain.

Matthew 15:9

They worship me in vain, eaching as doctrines human commands.’   ,

Malachi 3:14

You have said, ‘It is useless to serve God. What have we gained by keeping his requirements  and walking mournfully  before the Lord of Armies?

Isaiah 1:13

Stop bringing useless offerings. Your incense is detestable to me. New Moons and Sabbaths, and the calling of solemn assemblies   – I cannot stand iniquity  with a festival.

1 Corinthians 15:15

Moreover, we are found to be false witnesses  about God, because we have testified  wrongly about God that he raised up Christ #– #whom he did not raise up, if in fact the dead are not raised.

Proverbs 16:10

God’s verdict is on the lips of a king;  , his mouth should not give an unfair judgement.

Proverbs 15:2

The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive, but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.

James 2:20

Senseless person! Are you willing to learn that faith without works is useless?

Galatians 3:4

Did you experience  , so much for nothing #– #if in fact it was for nothing?

Galatians 2:9

When James,  Cephas,  , and John   #– #those recognised as pillars   #– #acknowledged the grace that had been given to me, they gave the right hand of fellowship to me and Barnabas, agreeing that we should go to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised.

1 Corinthians 3:18

Let no one deceive  himself. If anyone among you thinks he is wise in this age,  let him become a fool  so that he can become wise.

Job 15:13

as you turn your anger  against God and allow such words to leave your mouth?

Job 30:11

Because God has loosened my   bowstring and oppressed me, they have cast off restraint in my presence.