Old Testament readings use the Septuagint , the Scripture the apostles quoted. Masoretic numbering shown for reference.Learn why
LXX

Sirach 15:9

Praise is not seemly in the mouth of a sinner, for it was not sent him of the Lord.

Parallel Translations

LXX2012View canonical →
Praise is not seemly in the mouth of a sinner, for it was not sent him of the Lord.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
Praise is not seemly in the mouth of a sinner, for it was not sent him of the Lord.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
Praise is not attractive in the mouth of a sinner; for it was not sent to him from the Lord.
World English Bible