Sirach 15:9 (WEB)
Praise is not attractive in the mouth of a sinner; for it was not sent to him from the Lord.
Fathers and councils · 3
John Cassian
- John Cassian, Conferences XI–XVII XIV.16Conference XIV
“For “from the mouth of a sinner praise is not comely;” as to him it is said by the prophet: “Wherefore dost thou declare My righteous acts, and takest My covenant in thy lips?” of souls like this, who never possess…” — editor's note: Ecclus. xv. 9.
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Augustine of Hippo
“In another place it is said, “Praise is not seemly in the mouth of a sinner.”” — editor's note: Ecclus. xv. 9.
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Athanasius of Alexandria
“And the gentle Spirit rebukes them, saying, ‘Praise is not comely in the mouth of a sinner.’” — editor's note: Ps. l. 16; Ecclus. xv. 9. These two texts are also quoted in juxta-position, supr. p. 224.
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