Sirach 10:13-15

Common English Bible

¹³ The beginning of arrogance is sin,
        and those who cling to it
        will pour out blasphemy.
    For this reason
    the Lord brings calamities upon them,
        and he ruins them completely.
¹⁴ The Lord destroyed the thrones of rulers,
    and he raised up the gentle
    in their place.
¹⁵ The Lord plucked up the roots of nations,
    and he planted the humble
    in their place.