Verse Comparison: James 1:26
American Standard Version
If any man thinketh himself to be religious, while he bridleth not his tongue but deceiveth his heart, this man's religion is vain.
Amplified® Bible
If anyone thinks himself to be religious (piously observant of the external duties of his faith) and does not bridle his tongue but deludes his own heart, this person's religious service is worthless (futile, barren).
Darby English Version
If any one think himself to be religious, not bridling his tongue, but deceiving his heart, this man's religion is vain.
International Standard Version
If anyone thinks that he is religious and does not bridle his tongue, but instead deceives his own heart, his religion is worthless.
King James Version
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.
Young's Literal Translation
If any one doth think to be religious among you, not bridling his tongue, but deceiving his heart, of this one vain `is' the religion;