Ben Sira 10:5-7
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
5 Sovereignty over everyone is in the hand of God,
who imparts his majesty to the ruler.
The Sin of Pride
6 No matter what the wrong, never harm your neighbor
or go the way of arrogance.(A)
7 Odious to the Lord and to mortals is pride,
and for both oppression is a crime.
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