12 Don’t say, “It is he that caused me to err;” for he has no need of a sinful man. (WEB)
Sirach 15:12
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Sirach 15:19–20
19 His eyes are upon those who fear him. He knows every act of man. (WEB) 20 He has not commanded any man to be ungodly. He has not given any man license to sin. (WEB)
James 1:12–14
12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. 13 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does…
Sirach 5:3–5
3 Don’t say, “Who will have dominion over me?” for the Lord will surely take vengeance on you. (WEB) 4 Don’t say, “I sinned, and what happened to me?” for the Lord is patient. (WEB) 5 Don’t be so confident of atonement that you add sin upon sins. (WEB)
Job 36:22–24
22 Behold, God is exalted in His power. Who is a teacher like Him? 23 Who has appointed His way for Him, or told Him, ‘You have done wrong’? 24 Remember to magnify His work, which men have praised in song.
Job 34:30–32
30 that godless men should not rule or lay snares for the people. 31 Suppose someone says to God, ‘I have endured my punishment; I will offend no more. 32 Teach me what I cannot see; if I have done wrong, I will not do it again.’
Ecclesiastes 7:19–21
19 Wisdom makes the wise man stronger than ten rulers in a city. 20 Surely there is no righteous man on earth who does good and never sins. 21 Do not pay attention to every word that is spoken, or you may hear your servant cursing you.
Testament of Zebulun 2:30–32
30 And after these things ye shall remember the Lord and repent, and He shall have mercy upon you, for He is merciful and compassionate. (T12) 31 And He setteth not down in account evil against the sons of men, because they are flesh, and are deceived through their own wi… (T12)
Psalms of Solomon 5:5–7
5 O God, when we are in distress we call upon Thee for help, And Thou dost not turn back our petition, for Thou art our God. (PSS) 6 Cause not Thy hand to be heavy upon us, Lest through necessity we sin. (PSS) 7 Even though Thou restore us not, we will not keep away; But unto Th… (PSS)
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