James 1:26
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.
More from James 1
Verse 1
James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.
Verse 2
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
Verse 3
Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
Verse 4
But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
Verse 5
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.