Sirach 10:17-19

New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised

¹⁷ He removes some of them and destroys them,
    and erases the memory of them from the earth.
¹⁸ Pride was not created for human beings,
    or violent anger for those born of women.

¹⁹ Whose offspring are worthy of honour?
    Human offspring.
Whose offspring are worthy of honour?
    Those who fear the Lord.
Whose offspring are unworthy of honour?
    Human offspring.
Whose offspring are unworthy of honour?
    Those who break the commandments.