James 1:26

If any one among you seems to be religious, and bridles not his tongue, but deceives his own heart, this man's religion is vain.

James 3:2-13

For in many things we all offend. If any one offends not in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body.

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Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

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James 1:26
If any one among you seems to be religious, and bridles not his tongue, but deceives his own heart, this man's religion is vain.
James 3:2
For in many things we all offend. If any one offends not in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body.