Sirach 15:9

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

Sirach 15:9 In-Context

7 People who lack sense will never receive her, and sinners will never see her.

8 She keeps far away from the arrogant, and liars will never remember her.

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.