Sirach 15:9 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

⁹ A hymn of praise is not fitting on the lips of a sinner, for it has not been sent from the Lord.

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Common English Bible

⁹ Praise isn’t proper in the mouth of sinners because it hasn’t been assigned by the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁹ Praise is not beautiful in the mouth of a sinner.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

⁹ Praise is not seemly in the mouth of a sinner:

Good News Translation (US Version)

⁹ It is not appropriate for a sinner to sing hymns of praise, because his worship is insincere.

World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers

⁹ Praise is not attractive in the mouth of a sinner; for it was not sent to him from the Lord.

Sirach 15:9 Cross References