Matthew 15:9
But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
In other versions
But in vain do they worship me, Teaching `as their' doctrines the precepts of men.
ASV
But their worship is to no purpose, while they give as their teaching the rules of men.
BBE
but in vain do they worship me, teaching [as] teachings commandments of men.
DBY
And in vain do they worship me, Teaching as doctrine rules made by men.'"
WEB
and in vain do they worship Me, teaching teachings -- commands of men.'
YLT
But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
ENG
But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
WBT
They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’”
BSB
In context
7Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying,
8This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.
9But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
10And he called the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand:
11Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.