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thinks himself to be religious

"thinks he worships God correctly"

his tongue

Controlling one's tongue stands for controlling one's speech. Alternate translation: "what he says" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)

deceives

gets someone to believe something that is not true

his heart

Here "heart" refers to his belief or thoughts. Alternate translation: "himself" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)

his religion is worthless

"he worships God uselessly"