James 1:26 If anyone thinks himself to be religious [scrupulously observant of the rituals of his faith], and does not control his tongue but deludes his own heart, thi...

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Amplified Bible - If anyone thinks himself to be religious [scrupulously observant of the rituals of his faith], and does not control his tongue but deludes his own heart, this person’s religion is worthless (futile, barren).
新标点和合本 - 若有人自以为虔诚，却不勒住他的舌头，反欺哄自己的心，这人的虔诚是虚的。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 若有人自以为虔诚，却不勒住自己的舌头，反欺骗自己的心，这人的虔诚是徒然的。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 若有人自以为虔诚，却不勒住自己的舌头，反欺骗自己的心，这人的虔诚是徒然的。
当代译本 - 如果有人自以为虔诚，却不勒住自己的舌头，就是在自己欺骗自己，他的所谓虔诚也毫无价值。
圣经新译本 - 如果有人自以为虔诚，却不约束他的舌头，反而自己欺骗自己，这人的虔诚是没有用的。
中文标准译本 - 如果有人自以为是虔诚的，却不克制自己的舌头，反而欺骗自己的心，这个人的虔诚就是虚妄的。
现代标点和合本 - 若有人自以为虔诚，却不勒住他的舌头，反欺哄自己的心，这人的虔诚是虚的。
和合本（拼音版） - 若有人自以为虔诚，却不勒住他的舌头，反欺哄自己的心，这人的虔诚是虚的。
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 International Reader's Version - Suppose people think their beliefs and how they live are both right. But they don’t control what they say. Then they are fooling themselves. Their beliefs and way of life are not worth anything at all.
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.
New Living Translation - If you claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless.
The Message - 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. Real religion, the kind that passes muster before God the Father, is this: Reach out to the homeless and loveless in their plight, and guard against corruption from the godless world.
Christian Standard Bible - If anyone thinks he is religious without controlling his tongue, his religion is useless and he deceives himself.
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 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.
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.
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 English Translation - If someone thinks he is religious yet does not bridle his tongue, and so deceives his heart, his religion is futile.
World English Bible - 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.
新標點和合本 - 若有人自以為虔誠，卻不勒住他的舌頭，反欺哄自己的心，這人的虔誠是虛的。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 若有人自以為虔誠，卻不勒住自己的舌頭，反欺騙自己的心，這人的虔誠是徒然的。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 若有人自以為虔誠，卻不勒住自己的舌頭，反欺騙自己的心，這人的虔誠是徒然的。
當代譯本 - 如果有人自以為虔誠，卻不勒住自己的舌頭，就是在自己欺騙自己，他的所謂虔誠也毫無價值。
聖經新譯本 - 如果有人自以為虔誠，卻不約束他的舌頭，反而自己欺騙自己，這人的虔誠是沒有用的。
呂振中譯本 - 若有人自以為是熱心宗教，卻不勒制自己的舌頭，反而欺騙了自己的心，這人的宗教就徒勞無效了。
中文標準譯本 - 如果有人自以為是虔誠的，卻不克制自己的舌頭，反而欺騙自己的心，這個人的虔誠就是虛妄的。
現代標點和合本 - 若有人自以為虔誠，卻不勒住他的舌頭，反欺哄自己的心，這人的虔誠是虛的。
文理和合譯本 - 人若自以為虔敬、而不捫其舌、自欺其心、其虔敬虛矣、
文理委辦譯本 - 人自謂虔共、如不捫厥舌、乃迷厥心、則其虔共徒然、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 若爾中有人自以為虔敬、而不制其舌、自欺其心、此人之虔敬徒然、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 若有人自以為虔誠、而不能自制其舌、是為欺心之人、其虔誠偽也。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Si alguien se cree religioso, pero no le pone freno a su lengua, se engaña a sí mismo, y su religión no sirve para nada.
현대인의 성경 - 누구든지 믿는다고 하면서도 함부로 말을 내뱉으면 자기를 속이는 것이며 그의 믿음도 가치가 없습니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Кто считает себя благочестивым, но не может управлять своим языком, тот обманывает самого себя, и благочестие такого человека бесполезно.
Восточный перевод - Кто считает себя благочестивым, но не может управлять своим языком, тот обманывает самого себя, и благочестие такого человека бесполезно.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Кто считает себя благочестивым, но не может управлять своим языком, тот обманывает самого себя, и благочестие такого человека бесполезно.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Кто считает себя благочестивым, но не может управлять своим языком, тот обманывает самого себя, и благочестие такого человека бесполезно.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Mais si quelqu’un croit être religieux, alors qu’il ne sait pas tenir sa langue en bride, il s’illusionne lui-même : sa religion ne vaut rien.
リビングバイブル - もしも、「私はクリスチャンです」と言いながら、平気でとげのあることばを口にする人がいれば、その人は自分を偽っていることになります。そのような信仰には何の価値もありません。
Nestle Aland 28 - Εἴ τις δοκεῖ θρησκὸς εἶναι μὴ χαλιναγωγῶν γλῶσσαν αὐτοῦ ἀλλ’ ἀπατῶν καρδίαν αὐτοῦ, τούτου μάταιος ἡ θρησκεία.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - εἴ τις δοκεῖ θρησκὸς εἶναι, μὴ χαλιναγωγῶν γλῶσσαν αὐτοῦ, ἀλλὰ ἀπατῶν καρδίαν αὐτοῦ, τούτου μάταιος ἡ θρησκεία.
Nova Versão Internacional - Se alguém se considera religioso, mas não refreia a sua língua, engana-se a si mesmo. Sua religião não tem valor algum!
Hoffnung für alle - Wer sich für fromm hält, aber seine Zunge nicht zügeln kann, der macht sich selbst etwas vor. Seine Frömmigkeit ist nichts wert.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Người nào tự xưng là con cái Chúa mà không chịu kiềm chế miệng lưỡi, là tự lừa dối mình, giữ đạo như thế chẳng có ích gì.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ถ้าผู้ใดคิดว่าตนเองเคร่งศาสนาแต่ไม่ควบคุมลิ้นของตนให้ดีก็หลอกตัวเอง ศาสนาของเขาก็ไร้ค่า
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - ถ้าผู้ใดคิดว่าตนเคร่งในศาสนา แต่ควบคุมลิ้นไว้ไม่ได้ ก็นับว่าหลอกตนเอง ศาสนาของเขาก็ไร้ค่า

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Galatians 3:4 - Have you suffered so many things and experienced so much all for nothing—if indeed it was all for nothing?
Galatians 2:9 - And recognizing the grace [that God had] bestowed on me, James and Cephas (Peter) and John, who were reputed to be pillars [of the Jerusalem church], gave to me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, so that we could go to the Gentiles [with their blessing] and they to the circumcised (Jews).
Proverbs 14:12 - There is a way which seems right to a man and appears straight before him, But its end is the way of death.
James 2:20 - But are you willing to recognize, you foolish [spiritually shallow] person, that faith without [good] works is useless?
1 Corinthians 3:18 - Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks that he is wise in this age, let him become a fool [discarding his worldly pretensions and acknowledging his lack of wisdom], so that he may become [truly] wise.
Mark 7:7 - They worship Me in vain [their worship is meaningless and worthless, a pretense], Teaching the precepts of men as doctrines [giving their traditions equal weight with the Scriptures].’
1 Corinthians 15:15 - We are even discovered to be false witnesses [misrepresenting] God, because we testified concerning Him that He raised Christ, whom He did not raise, if in fact the dead are not raised.
Proverbs 15:2 - The tongue of the wise speaks knowledge that is pleasing and acceptable, But the [babbling] mouth of fools spouts folly.
Galatians 6:3 - For if anyone thinks he is something [special] when [in fact] he is nothing [special except in his own eyes], he deceives himself.
1 Corinthians 15:2 - By this faith you are saved [reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, and set apart for His purpose], if you hold firmly to the word which I preached to you, unless you believed in vain [just superficially and without complete commitment].
Proverbs 13:2 - From the fruit of his mouth a [wise] man enjoys good, But the desire of the treacherous is for violence.
Proverbs 13:3 - The one who guards his mouth [thinking before he speaks] protects his life; The one who opens his lips wide [and chatters without thinking] comes to ruin.
Psalms 32:9 - Do not be like the horse or like the mule which have no understanding, Whose trappings include bridle and rein to hold them in check, Otherwise they will not come near to you.
Malachi 3:14 - You have said, ‘It is useless to serve God. What profit is it if we keep His ordinances, and walk around like mourners before the Lord of hosts?
Proverbs 21:26 - He craves all the day long [and does no work], But the righteous [willingly] gives and does not withhold [what he has].
Galatians 2:6 - But from those who were of high reputation (whatever they were—in terms of individual importance—makes no difference to me; God shows no partiality—He is not impressed with the positions that people hold nor does He recognize distinctions such as fame or power)—well, those who were of reputation contributed nothing to me [that is, they had nothing to add to my gospel message nor did they impose any new requirements on me].
Proverbs 10:19 - When there are many words, transgression and offense are unavoidable, But he who controls his lips and keeps thoughtful silence is wise.
Proverbs 16:10 - A divine decision [given by God] is on the lips of the king [as His representative]; His mouth should not be unfaithful or unjust in judgment.
James 1:19 - Understand this, my beloved brothers and sisters. Let everyone be quick to hear [be a careful, thoughtful listener], slow to speak [a speaker of carefully chosen words and], slow to anger [patient, reflective, forgiving];
Proverbs 16:25 - There is a way which seems right to a man and appears straight before him, But its end is the way of death.
Isaiah 1:13 - Do not bring worthless offerings again, [Your] incense is repulsive to Me; [Your] New Moon and Sabbath [observances], the calling of assemblies— I cannot endure wickedness [your sin, your injustice, your wrongdoing] and [the squalor of] the festive assembly.
Matthew 15:9 - But in vain do they worship Me, For they teach as doctrines the precepts of men.’ ”
Isaiah 44:20 - That kind of man (the idolater) feeds on ashes [and is satisfied with ashes]! A deceived mind has led him astray, so that he cannot save himself, or ask, “Is this thing [that I am holding] in my right hand not a lie?”
Deuteronomy 11:16 - Beware that your hearts are not deceived, and that you do not turn away [from the Lord] and serve other gods and worship them,
Proverbs 19:1 - Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity Than a [rich] man who is twisted in his speech and is a [shortsighted] fool.
Psalms 39:1 - I said, “I will guard my ways That I may not sin with my tongue; I will muzzle my mouth While the wicked are in my presence.”
Psalms 39:2 - I was mute and silent [before my enemies], I refrained even from good, And my distress grew worse.
Ephesians 5:4 - Let there be no filthiness and silly talk, or coarse [obscene or vulgar] joking, because such things are not appropriate [for believers]; but instead speak of your thankfulness [to God].
James 1:22 - But prove yourselves doers of the word [actively and continually obeying God’s precepts], and not merely listeners [who hear the word but fail to internalize its meaning], deluding yourselves [by unsound reasoning contrary to the truth].
Luke 8:18 - So be careful how you listen; for whoever has [a teachable heart], to him more [understanding] will be given; and whoever does not have [a longing for truth], even what he thinks he has will be taken away from him.”
Colossians 4:6 - Let your speech at all times be gracious and pleasant, seasoned with salt, so that you will know how to answer each one [who questions you].
James 3:2 - For we all stumble and sin in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says [never saying the wrong thing], he is a perfect man [fully developed in character, without serious flaws], able to bridle his whole body and rein in his entire nature [taming his human faults and weaknesses].
James 3:3 - Now if we put bits into the horses’ mouths to make them obey us, we guide their whole body as well.
James 3:4 - And look at the ships. Even though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are still directed by a very small rudder wherever the impulse of the helmsman determines.
James 3:5 - In the same sense, the tongue is a small part of the body, and yet it boasts of great things. See [by comparison] how great a forest is set on fire by a small spark!
James 3:6 - And the tongue is [in a sense] a fire, the very world of injustice and unrighteousness; the tongue is set among our members as that which contaminates the entire body, and sets on fire the course of our life [the cycle of man’s existence], and is itself set on fire by hell (Gehenna).
Proverbs 10:31 - The mouth of the righteous flows with [skillful and godly] wisdom, But the perverted tongue will be cut out.
Psalms 34:13 - Keep your tongue from evil And your lips from speaking deceit.
1 Peter 3:10 - For, “The one who wants to enjoy life and see good days [good—whether apparent or not], Must keep his tongue free from evil and his lips from speaking guile (treachery, deceit).
Ephesians 4:29 - Do not let unwholesome [foul, profane, worthless, vulgar] words ever come out of your mouth, but only such speech as is good for building up others, according to the need and the occasion, so that it will be a blessing to those who hear [you speak].
Psalms 141:3 - Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; Keep watch over the door of my lips [to keep me from speaking thoughtlessly].

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Amplified Bible - If anyone thinks himself to be religious [scrupulously observant of the rituals of his faith], and does not control his tongue but deludes his own heart, this person’s religion is worthless (futile, barren).
新标点和合本 - 若有人自以为虔诚，却不勒住他的舌头，反欺哄自己的心，这人的虔诚是虚的。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 若有人自以为虔诚，却不勒住自己的舌头，反欺骗自己的心，这人的虔诚是徒然的。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 若有人自以为虔诚，却不勒住自己的舌头，反欺骗自己的心，这人的虔诚是徒然的。
当代译本 - 如果有人自以为虔诚，却不勒住自己的舌头，就是在自己欺骗自己，他的所谓虔诚也毫无价值。
圣经新译本 - 如果有人自以为虔诚，却不约束他的舌头，反而自己欺骗自己，这人的虔诚是没有用的。
中文标准译本 - 如果有人自以为是虔诚的，却不克制自己的舌头，反而欺骗自己的心，这个人的虔诚就是虚妄的。
现代标点和合本 - 若有人自以为虔诚，却不勒住他的舌头，反欺哄自己的心，这人的虔诚是虚的。
和合本（拼音版） - 若有人自以为虔诚，却不勒住他的舌头，反欺哄自己的心，这人的虔诚是虚的。
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 International Reader's Version - Suppose people think their beliefs and how they live are both right. But they don’t control what they say. Then they are fooling themselves. Their beliefs and way of life are not worth anything at all.
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.
New Living Translation - If you claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless.
The Message - 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. Real religion, the kind that passes muster before God the Father, is this: Reach out to the homeless and loveless in their plight, and guard against corruption from the godless world.
Christian Standard Bible - If anyone thinks he is religious without controlling his tongue, his religion is useless and he deceives himself.
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 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.
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.
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 English Translation - If someone thinks he is religious yet does not bridle his tongue, and so deceives his heart, his religion is futile.
World English Bible - 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.
新標點和合本 - 若有人自以為虔誠，卻不勒住他的舌頭，反欺哄自己的心，這人的虔誠是虛的。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 若有人自以為虔誠，卻不勒住自己的舌頭，反欺騙自己的心，這人的虔誠是徒然的。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 若有人自以為虔誠，卻不勒住自己的舌頭，反欺騙自己的心，這人的虔誠是徒然的。
當代譯本 - 如果有人自以為虔誠，卻不勒住自己的舌頭，就是在自己欺騙自己，他的所謂虔誠也毫無價值。
聖經新譯本 - 如果有人自以為虔誠，卻不約束他的舌頭，反而自己欺騙自己，這人的虔誠是沒有用的。
呂振中譯本 - 若有人自以為是熱心宗教，卻不勒制自己的舌頭，反而欺騙了自己的心，這人的宗教就徒勞無效了。
中文標準譯本 - 如果有人自以為是虔誠的，卻不克制自己的舌頭，反而欺騙自己的心，這個人的虔誠就是虛妄的。
現代標點和合本 - 若有人自以為虔誠，卻不勒住他的舌頭，反欺哄自己的心，這人的虔誠是虛的。
文理和合譯本 - 人若自以為虔敬、而不捫其舌、自欺其心、其虔敬虛矣、
文理委辦譯本 - 人自謂虔共、如不捫厥舌、乃迷厥心、則其虔共徒然、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 若爾中有人自以為虔敬、而不制其舌、自欺其心、此人之虔敬徒然、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 若有人自以為虔誠、而不能自制其舌、是為欺心之人、其虔誠偽也。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Si alguien se cree religioso, pero no le pone freno a su lengua, se engaña a sí mismo, y su religión no sirve para nada.
현대인의 성경 - 누구든지 믿는다고 하면서도 함부로 말을 내뱉으면 자기를 속이는 것이며 그의 믿음도 가치가 없습니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Кто считает себя благочестивым, но не может управлять своим языком, тот обманывает самого себя, и благочестие такого человека бесполезно.
Восточный перевод - Кто считает себя благочестивым, но не может управлять своим языком, тот обманывает самого себя, и благочестие такого человека бесполезно.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Кто считает себя благочестивым, но не может управлять своим языком, тот обманывает самого себя, и благочестие такого человека бесполезно.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Кто считает себя благочестивым, но не может управлять своим языком, тот обманывает самого себя, и благочестие такого человека бесполезно.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Mais si quelqu’un croit être religieux, alors qu’il ne sait pas tenir sa langue en bride, il s’illusionne lui-même : sa religion ne vaut rien.
リビングバイブル - もしも、「私はクリスチャンです」と言いながら、平気でとげのあることばを口にする人がいれば、その人は自分を偽っていることになります。そのような信仰には何の価値もありません。
Nestle Aland 28 - Εἴ τις δοκεῖ θρησκὸς εἶναι μὴ χαλιναγωγῶν γλῶσσαν αὐτοῦ ἀλλ’ ἀπατῶν καρδίαν αὐτοῦ, τούτου μάταιος ἡ θρησκεία.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - εἴ τις δοκεῖ θρησκὸς εἶναι, μὴ χαλιναγωγῶν γλῶσσαν αὐτοῦ, ἀλλὰ ἀπατῶν καρδίαν αὐτοῦ, τούτου μάταιος ἡ θρησκεία.
Nova Versão Internacional - Se alguém se considera religioso, mas não refreia a sua língua, engana-se a si mesmo. Sua religião não tem valor algum!
Hoffnung für alle - Wer sich für fromm hält, aber seine Zunge nicht zügeln kann, der macht sich selbst etwas vor. Seine Frömmigkeit ist nichts wert.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Người nào tự xưng là con cái Chúa mà không chịu kiềm chế miệng lưỡi, là tự lừa dối mình, giữ đạo như thế chẳng có ích gì.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ถ้าผู้ใดคิดว่าตนเองเคร่งศาสนาแต่ไม่ควบคุมลิ้นของตนให้ดีก็หลอกตัวเอง ศาสนาของเขาก็ไร้ค่า
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Galatians 3:4 - Have you suffered so many things and experienced so much all for nothing—if indeed it was all for nothing?
Galatians 2:9 - And recognizing the grace [that God had] bestowed on me, James and Cephas (Peter) and John, who were reputed to be pillars [of the Jerusalem church], gave to me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, so that we could go to the Gentiles [with their blessing] and they to the circumcised (Jews).
Proverbs 14:12 - There is a way which seems right to a man and appears straight before him, But its end is the way of death.
James 2:20 - But are you willing to recognize, you foolish [spiritually shallow] person, that faith without [good] works is useless?
1 Corinthians 3:18 - Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks that he is wise in this age, let him become a fool [discarding his worldly pretensions and acknowledging his lack of wisdom], so that he may become [truly] wise.
Mark 7:7 - They worship Me in vain [their worship is meaningless and worthless, a pretense], Teaching the precepts of men as doctrines [giving their traditions equal weight with the Scriptures].’
1 Corinthians 15:15 - We are even discovered to be false witnesses [misrepresenting] God, because we testified concerning Him that He raised Christ, whom He did not raise, if in fact the dead are not raised.
Proverbs 15:2 - The tongue of the wise speaks knowledge that is pleasing and acceptable, But the [babbling] mouth of fools spouts folly.
Galatians 6:3 - For if anyone thinks he is something [special] when [in fact] he is nothing [special except in his own eyes], he deceives himself.
1 Corinthians 15:2 - By this faith you are saved [reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, and set apart for His purpose], if you hold firmly to the word which I preached to you, unless you believed in vain [just superficially and without complete commitment].
Proverbs 13:2 - From the fruit of his mouth a [wise] man enjoys good, But the desire of the treacherous is for violence.
Proverbs 13:3 - The one who guards his mouth [thinking before he speaks] protects his life; The one who opens his lips wide [and chatters without thinking] comes to ruin.
Psalms 32:9 - Do not be like the horse or like the mule which have no understanding, Whose trappings include bridle and rein to hold them in check, Otherwise they will not come near to you.
Malachi 3:14 - You have said, ‘It is useless to serve God. What profit is it if we keep His ordinances, and walk around like mourners before the Lord of hosts?
Proverbs 21:26 - He craves all the day long [and does no work], But the righteous [willingly] gives and does not withhold [what he has].
Galatians 2:6 - But from those who were of high reputation (whatever they were—in terms of individual importance—makes no difference to me; God shows no partiality—He is not impressed with the positions that people hold nor does He recognize distinctions such as fame or power)—well, those who were of reputation contributed nothing to me [that is, they had nothing to add to my gospel message nor did they impose any new requirements on me].
Proverbs 10:19 - When there are many words, transgression and offense are unavoidable, But he who controls his lips and keeps thoughtful silence is wise.
Proverbs 16:10 - A divine decision [given by God] is on the lips of the king [as His representative]; His mouth should not be unfaithful or unjust in judgment.
James 1:19 - Understand this, my beloved brothers and sisters. Let everyone be quick to hear [be a careful, thoughtful listener], slow to speak [a speaker of carefully chosen words and], slow to anger [patient, reflective, forgiving];
Proverbs 16:25 - There is a way which seems right to a man and appears straight before him, But its end is the way of death.
Isaiah 1:13 - Do not bring worthless offerings again, [Your] incense is repulsive to Me; [Your] New Moon and Sabbath [observances], the calling of assemblies— I cannot endure wickedness [your sin, your injustice, your wrongdoing] and [the squalor of] the festive assembly.
Matthew 15:9 - But in vain do they worship Me, For they teach as doctrines the precepts of men.’ ”
Isaiah 44:20 - That kind of man (the idolater) feeds on ashes [and is satisfied with ashes]! A deceived mind has led him astray, so that he cannot save himself, or ask, “Is this thing [that I am holding] in my right hand not a lie?”
Deuteronomy 11:16 - Beware that your hearts are not deceived, and that you do not turn away [from the Lord] and serve other gods and worship them,
Proverbs 19:1 - Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity Than a [rich] man who is twisted in his speech and is a [shortsighted] fool.
Psalms 39:1 - I said, “I will guard my ways That I may not sin with my tongue; I will muzzle my mouth While the wicked are in my presence.”
Psalms 39:2 - I was mute and silent [before my enemies], I refrained even from good, And my distress grew worse.
Ephesians 5:4 - Let there be no filthiness and silly talk, or coarse [obscene or vulgar] joking, because such things are not appropriate [for believers]; but instead speak of your thankfulness [to God].
James 1:22 - But prove yourselves doers of the word [actively and continually obeying God’s precepts], and not merely listeners [who hear the word but fail to internalize its meaning], deluding yourselves [by unsound reasoning contrary to the truth].
Luke 8:18 - So be careful how you listen; for whoever has [a teachable heart], to him more [understanding] will be given; and whoever does not have [a longing for truth], even what he thinks he has will be taken away from him.”
Colossians 4:6 - Let your speech at all times be gracious and pleasant, seasoned with salt, so that you will know how to answer each one [who questions you].
James 3:2 - For we all stumble and sin in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says [never saying the wrong thing], he is a perfect man [fully developed in character, without serious flaws], able to bridle his whole body and rein in his entire nature [taming his human faults and weaknesses].
James 3:3 - Now if we put bits into the horses’ mouths to make them obey us, we guide their whole body as well.
James 3:4 - And look at the ships. Even though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are still directed by a very small rudder wherever the impulse of the helmsman determines.
James 3:5 - In the same sense, the tongue is a small part of the body, and yet it boasts of great things. See [by comparison] how great a forest is set on fire by a small spark!
James 3:6 - And the tongue is [in a sense] a fire, the very world of injustice and unrighteousness; the tongue is set among our members as that which contaminates the entire body, and sets on fire the course of our life [the cycle of man’s existence], and is itself set on fire by hell (Gehenna).
Proverbs 10:31 - The mouth of the righteous flows with [skillful and godly] wisdom, But the perverted tongue will be cut out.
Psalms 34:13 - Keep your tongue from evil And your lips from speaking deceit.
1 Peter 3:10 - For, “The one who wants to enjoy life and see good days [good—whether apparent or not], Must keep his tongue free from evil and his lips from speaking guile (treachery, deceit).
Ephesians 4:29 - Do not let unwholesome [foul, profane, worthless, vulgar] words ever come out of your mouth, but only such speech as is good for building up others, according to the need and the occasion, so that it will be a blessing to those who hear [you speak].
Psalms 141:3 - Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; Keep watch over the door of my lips [to keep me from speaking thoughtlessly].