Verse Comparison: James 2:17
American Standard Version
Even so faith, if it have not works, is dead in itself.
Amplified® Bible
So also faith, if it does not have works (deeds and actions of obedience to back it up), by itself is destitute of power (inoperative, dead).
Darby English Version
So also faith, if it have not works, is dead by itself.
International Standard Version
In the same way, faith by itself, if it does not have any works, is dead.
King James Version
Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.
Young's Literal Translation
so also the faith, if it may not have works, is dead by itself.