Sirach 10:17-19

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

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