Ben Sira 15:10

10 A hymn should be an expression of wisdom, inspired by the Lord himself.

Ben Sira 15:10 In-Context

8 She will have nothing to do with conceited people; she never enters the mind of liars.
9 It is not appropriate for a sinner to sing hymns of praise, because his worship is insincere.
10 A hymn should be an expression of wisdom, inspired by the Lord himself.
11 Don't blame the Lord for your sin; the Lord does not cause what he hates.
12 Don't claim that he has misled you; he doesn't need the help of sinners to accomplish his purposes.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.