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Wisdom of Ben Sira 10:7-9
New Catholic Bible
Wisdom of Ben Sira 10:7-9
New Catholic Bible
7 Arrogance is hateful in the sight of both the Lord and man,
and injustice is abhorrent to both.
8 Sovereignty passes from nation to nation
as the result of injustice, arrogance, and wealth.
[Nothing is more evil than one who loves money,
for such a person places his soul on sale.]
9 [a]For what reason are dust and ashes proud?
Even in life the body is subject to decay.
Footnotes
- Wisdom of Ben Sira 10:9 Life is so uncertain that no one has reason to be proud. One may be a king today but gone tomorrow!