James 1:26

But if any one among you thinks he is religious, and bridles not his tongue, but deceives his mind, that man's religion is vain.

James 3:2-13

For in many things we all offend; if one offends not in word he is a perfect man, able to keep in subjection also 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 among you thinks he is religious, and bridles not his tongue, but deceives his mind, that man's religion is vain.
James 3:2
For in many things we all offend; if one offends not in word he is a perfect man, able to keep in subjection also the whole body.