James 1:26

But if any one seems to be religious, bridling not his own tongue, but deceiving his own heart, the religion of that man is vain.

James 3:2-13

For we all fail in many things; if any one fails not in word, the same is a perfect man, able even 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
But if any one seems to be religious, bridling not his own tongue, but deceiving his own heart, the religion of that man is vain.
James 3:2
For we all fail in many things; if any one fails not in word, the same is a perfect man, able even to bridle the whole body.