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James 1:26

26 If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless.

Cross References for James 1:26

Galatians 6:7 - Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Click to read the verse Galatians 6:7 Click to read the verse Galatians 6:7

Titus 3:3 - At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions an... Click to read the verse Titus 3:3 Click to read the verse Titus 3:3

1 John 1:8 - If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. Click to read the verse 1 John 1:8 Click to read the verse 1 John 1:8

Malachi 3:14 - “You have said, ‘It is futile to serve God. What do we gain by carrying out his requirements an... Click to read the verse Malachi 3:14 Click to read the verse Malachi 3:14

Job 15:5 - Your sin prompts your mouth; you adopt the tongue of the crafty. Click to read the verse Job 15:5 Click to read the verse Job 15:5

1 Peter 3:10 - For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips fro... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:10 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:10

Proverbs 16:25 - There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:25 Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:25

Psalms 32:9 - Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit... Click to read the verse Psalms 32:9 Click to read the verse Psalms 32:9

Psalms 139:4 - Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O Lord. Click to read the verse Psalms 139:4 Click to read the verse Psalms 139:4

Isaiah 1:13 - Stop bringing meaningless offerings! Your incense is detestable to me. New Moons, Sabbaths and ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 1:13 Click to read the verse Isaiah 1:13

Psalms 39:1 - Psalm 39 For the director of music. For Jeduthun. A psalm of David. I said, “I will watch my wa... Click to read the verse Psalms 39:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 39:1

Galatians 2:9 - James, Peter and John, those reputed to be pillars, gave me and Barnabas the right hand of fell... Click to read the verse Galatians 2:9 Click to read the verse Galatians 2:9

Matthew 15:9 - They worship me in vain; their teachings are but rules taught by men.’” Click to read the verse Matthew 15:9 Click to read the verse Matthew 15:9

James 1:22 - Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Click to read the verse James 1:22 Click to read the verse James 1:22

Colossians 4:6 - Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to ... Click to read the verse Colossians 4:6 Click to read the verse Colossians 4:6

1 Peter 4:11 - If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he s... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:11 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:11

James 3:2 - We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, ... Click to read the verse James 3:2 Click to read the verse James 3:2

Ephesians 4:22 - You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is bei... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:22 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:22

Titus 1:10 - For there are many rebellious people, mere talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circu... Click to read the verse Titus 1:10 Click to read the verse Titus 1:10

James 1:19 - Listening and Doing My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, sl... Click to read the verse James 1:19 Click to read the verse James 1:19

Luke 8:18 - Therefore consider carefully how you listen. Whoever has will be given more; whoever does not h... Click to read the verse Luke 8:18 Click to read the verse Luke 8:18

Proverbs 15:2 - The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly. Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:2 Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:2

Ephesians 4:29 - Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:29 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:29

Galatians 2:6 - As for those who seemed to be important—whatever they were makes no difference to me; God does ... Click to read the verse Galatians 2:6 Click to read the verse Galatians 2:6

Deuteronomy 11:16 - Be careful, or you will be enticed to turn away and worship other gods and bow down to them. Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 11:16 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 11:16

Isaiah 44:20 - He feeds on ashes, a deluded heart misleads him; he cannot save himself, or say, “Is not this t... Click to read the verse Isaiah 44:20 Click to read the verse Isaiah 44:20

Ecclesiastes 5:6 - Do not let your mouth lead you into sin. And do not protest to the temple messenger, “My vow wa... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:6 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:6

Proverbs 13:3 - He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin. Click to read the verse Proverbs 13:3 Click to read the verse Proverbs 13:3

Proverbs 14:12 - There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:12 Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:12

Proverbs 4:24 - Put away perversity from your mouth; keep corrupt talk far from your lips. Click to read the verse Proverbs 4:24 Click to read the verse Proverbs 4:24

Ephesians 5:4 - Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rathe... Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:4 Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:4

Galatians 3:4 - Have you suffered so much for nothing—if it really was for nothing? Click to read the verse Galatians 3:4 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:4

Psalms 39:1-2 - Psalm 39 For the director of music. For Jeduthun. A psalm of David. I said, “I will watch my wa... Click to read the verse Psalms 39:1-2 Click to read the verse Psalms 39:1-2

Proverbs 10:19 - When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise. Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:19 Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:19

James 2:20 - You foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless? Click to read the verse James 2:20 Click to read the verse James 2:20

Job 15:13 - so that you vent your rage against God and pour out such words from your mouth? Click to read the verse Job 15:13 Click to read the verse Job 15:13

Psalms 34:13 - keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking lies. Click to read the verse Psalms 34:13 Click to read the verse Psalms 34:13

James 3:2-6 - We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, ... Click to read the verse James 3:2-6 Click to read the verse James 3:2-6

Galatians 6:3 - If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself. Click to read the verse Galatians 6:3 Click to read the verse Galatians 6:3

Job 30:11 - Now that God has unstrung my bow and afflicted me, they throw off restraint in my presence. Click to read the verse Job 30:11 Click to read the verse Job 30:11

1 Corinthians 3:18 - Do not deceive yourselves. If any one of you thinks he is wise by the standards of this age, he... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:18 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:18

James 3:3 - When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. Click to read the verse James 3:3 Click to read the verse James 3:3

Proverbs 19:1 - Better a poor man whose walk is blameless than a fool whose lips are perverse. Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:1 Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:1

Proverbs 21:23 - He who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps himself from calamity. Click to read the verse Proverbs 21:23 Click to read the verse Proverbs 21:23

Psalms 141:3 - Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips. Click to read the verse Psalms 141:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 141:3

Proverbs 10:31 - The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut out. Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:31 Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:31

1 Corinthians 15:14 - And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:14 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:14

Proverbs 16:10 - The lips of a king speak as an oracle, and his mouth should not betray justice. Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:10 Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:10

Proverbs 13:2-3 - From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things, but the unfaithful have a craving for viol... Click to read the verse Proverbs 13:2-3 Click to read the verse Proverbs 13:2-3

Proverbs 21:26 - All day long he craves for more, but the righteous give without sparing. Click to read the verse Proverbs 21:26 Click to read the verse Proverbs 21:26

1 Corinthians 15:15 - More than that, we are then found to be false witnesses about God, for we have testified about ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:15 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:15

1 Corinthians 15:2 - By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:2 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:2

Mark 7:7 - They worship me in vain; their teachings are but rules taught by men.’ Click to read the verse Mark 7:7 Click to read the verse Mark 7:7

Romans 7:11 - For sin, seizing the opportunity afforded by the commandment, deceived me, and through the comm... Click to read the verse Romans 7:11 Click to read the verse Romans 7:11