Sirach 20:21LXX
Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 21 of 33
"A man without grace is as a vain fable, it shall be continually in the mouth of the unwise."
In context
19For he doth not distribute with right understanding that which was to be had: in like manner also that which was not to be had.
20The slipping of a false tongue is as one that falleth on the pavement: so the fall of the wicked shall come speedily.
21A man without grace is as a vain fable, it shall be continually in the mouth of the unwise.
22A parable coming out, of a fool’s mouth shall be rejected: for he doth not speak it in due season.
23There is that is hindered from sinning through want, and in his rest he shall be pricked.