Good News Translation
A hymn should be an expression of wisdom, inspired by the Lord himself.

New Revised Standard Version
For in wisdom must praise be uttered, and the Lord will make it prosper.

Contemporary English Version
Only the wise can offer acceptable praise.

New American Bible
But praise is uttered by the mouth of the wise, and its rightful owner teaches it.

Douay-Rheims Bible
For wisdom came forth from God: for praise shall be with the wisdom of God, and shall abound in a faithful mouth, and the sovereign Lord will give praise unto it.

For wisdom came forth from God: for praise shall be with the wisdom of God, and shall abound in a faithful mouth, and the sovereign Lord will give praise unto it.

Sirach 15:8
Lying men shall be mindful of her: but men that speak truth shall be found with her, and shall advance, even till they come to the sight of God.

Sirach 15:9
Praise is not seemly in the mouth of a sinner:

Sirach 15:11
Say not: It is through God, that she is not with me: for do not thou the things that he hateth.

Sirach 15:12
Say not: He hath caused me to err: for he hath no need of wicked men.