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1 Corinthians 14:22

And so, tongues are a sign, not for believers, but for unbelievers; and prophecies are not for unbelievers, but for believers
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King James Version

Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe.

English Standard Version

Thus tongues are a sign not for believers but for unbelievers, while prophecy is a sign not for unbelievers but for believers.

New International Version

Tongues, then, are a sign, not for believers but for unbelievers; prophecy, however, is for believers, not for unbelievers.