James 2:20

He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.

Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.

For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. spirit: or, breath

For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.

Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. alone: Gr. by itself

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.

For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision:

Understand, ye brutish among the people: and ye fools, when will ye be wise? He that planted the ear, shall he not hear? he that formed the eye, shall he not see? He that chastiseth the heathen, shall not he correct? he that teacheth man knowledge, shall not he know? The LORD knoweth the thoughts of man, that they are vanity.

Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. rudiments: or, elements make a prey: or, seduce you, or, lead you astray

Thus saith the LORD, What iniquity have your fathers found in me, that they are gone far from me, and have walked after vanity, and are become vain?

From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling; having...: or, not aiming at

For he knoweth vain men: he seeth wickedness also; will he not then consider it? For vain man would be wise, though man be born like a wild ass's colt. vain: Heb. empty