James 1:26
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.
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Cross references
- Psalm 141:3 Set a watch, Yahweh, before my mouth. Keep the door of my lips.
- Ephesians 4:29 Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but only what is good for building others up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.
- 1 Peter 3:10 For, “He who would love life and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.