18 (A)There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise promotes health.

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18 The words of the reckless pierce like swords,(A)
    but the tongue of the wise brings healing.(B)

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The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly,
(A)But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.

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The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge,(A)
    but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.(B)

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26 If anyone [a]among you thinks he is religious, and (A)does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless.

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Footnotes

  1. James 1:26 NU omits among you

26 Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues(A) deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless.

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