Sirach 10:12-14

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

¹² The beginning of man’s pride is to depart from the Lord;
    his heart has forsaken his Maker.
¹³ For the beginning of pride is sin,
    and the man who clings to it pours out abominations.
Therefore the Lord brought upon them extraordinary afflictions,
    and destroyed them utterly.
¹⁴ The Lord has cast down the thrones of rulers,
    and has seated the lowly in their place.