9
Why is earth and ashes proud? There is not a more wicked thing than a covetous man: for such an one setteth his own soul to sale; because while he liveth he casteth away his bowels.
7
Pride is hateful before God and man: and by both doth one commit iniquity.
8
Because of unrighteous dealings, injuries, and riches got by deceit, the kingdom is translated from one people to another.
9
Why is earth and ashes proud? There is not a more wicked thing than a covetous man: for such an one setteth his own soul to sale; because while he liveth he casteth away his bowels.
10
The physician cutteth off a long disease; and he that is to day a king to morrow shall die.
11
For when a man is dead, he shall inherit creeping things, beasts, and worms.
The Brenton translation of the Septuagint is in the public domain.