Sirach 10:17-19

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¹⁷ He removed some of them and destroyed them
    and erased the memory of them from the earth.^(A)
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.^(B)