9
Why are earth and ashes proud? There is not a more wicked thing than a covetous man; for such a one setteth his own soul for 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 are earth and ashes proud? There is not a more wicked thing than a covetous man; for such a one setteth his own soul for sale, because while he liveth he casteth away his bowels.
10
The physician cutteth off a long disease, and he that is today a king tomorrow shall die.
11
For when a man is dead, he shall inherit creeping things, beasts, and worms.
Third Millennium Bible (TMB), New Authorized Version, Copyright 1998 by Deuel Enterprises, Inc., Gary, SD 57237. All rights reserved.