Holy Scripture
Psalms 49:18
A church father on this verse
“Since, you see, this is a particular object of interest for the rich—flattery in the marketplace, attention from the populace, public commendation, tributes teeming with hypocrisy, cutting a fine figure at spectacles, applauded at banquets and in the courts, being on everybody's lips, thought to be conscientious—note…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
18If thou sawest a thief, thou rannest along with him, And hast cast in thy lot with adulterers.
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16But to the sinner God has said, Why dost thou declare my ordinances, And take up my covenant in thy mouth?
17Whereas thou hast hated instruction, And hast cast my words behind thee.
— Psalms 49:18 —
19Thy mouth has multiplied wickedness, And thy tongue has framed deceit.
20Thou didst sit and speak against thy brother, And didst scandalize thy mother’s son.