Sirach 17:31

31 What shines brighter than the sun? Even that fails. Flesh and blood will hanker after evil.

Sirach 17:31 In-Context

29 How great is the Lord's mercy! How quickly is he reconciled with those who turn back to him!

30 Human beings can't do all things, because no person is immortal.

31 What shines brighter than the sun? Even that fails. Flesh and blood will hanker after evil.

32 The Lord examines the might of heaven's height, and all human beings are dust and ashes.