Sirach 15:11

Free will and God’s justice

11 Don't say, "I fell away because of the Lord." What the Lord hates, he won't do.

Sirach 15:11 In-Context

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

10 Praise must be spoken in wisdom, and the Lord will cause it to prosper.

11 Don't say, "I fell away because of the Lord." What the Lord hates, he won't do.

12 Don't say, "The Lord made me go astray." He has no use for sinful people.

13 The Lord has hated every foul thing, and those who fear him have no love for such things.