Holy Scripture
Psalms 49:17
A church father on this verse
“Even if rich in this life, he will not for this reason prove to be blessed after death as well. On the contrary, then, he will leave it all behind and thus present himself naked at the judge's tribunal.”
Source: Septuagint
Original
17Whereas thou hast hated instruction, And hast cast my words behind thee.
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15And call upon me in the day of affliction; And I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me. Pause.
16But to the sinner God has said, Why dost thou declare my ordinances, And take up my covenant in thy mouth?
— Psalms 49:17 —
18If thou sawest a thief, thou rannest along with him, And hast cast in thy lot with adulterers.
19Thy mouth has multiplied wickedness, And thy tongue has framed deceit.