Holy Scripture
Psalms 50:16
A church father on this verse
“And although, again, he conceal his natural falsehood, and pretend to speak truth with his lips; yet are we 'not ignorant of his devices,' but are able to answer him in the words spoken by the Spirit against him; 'But unto the ungodly, said God, why dost thou preach My laws?' and, 'Praise is not seemly in the mouth of…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
16Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, the God of my salvation: And my tongue shall joyfully declare thy righteousness.
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14Restore to me the joy of thy salvation: Establish me with thy directing Spirit.
15Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; And ungodly men shall turn to thee.
— Psalms 50:16 —
17O Lord, thou shalt open my lips; And my mouth shall declare thy praise.
18For if thou desiredst sacrifice, I would have given it: Thou wilt not take pleasure in whole burnt offerings.