Sirach 10:9

9 How can dust and ashes be arrogant? Even when they are alive, human bodies are decaying.

Sirach 10:9 In-Context

7 Arrogance is hateful to God and people, and injustice is wrong to both.

8 Sovereignty passes from nation to nation because of injustice, pride, and money.

9 How can dust and ashes be arrogant? Even when they are alive, human bodies are decaying.

10 A long illness mocks a doctor; today's king will die tomorrow.

11 When people are dead, they inherit maggots, vermin, and worms.

Footnotes

• [a] Heb; LXX I threw off its entrails.