Ben Sira 10:8

8 Injustice, arrogance, and wealth cause nations to fall from power, and others then rise to take their place.

Ben Sira 10:8 In-Context

6 Don't be angry with someone for every little thing he does wrong. Don't do anything out of injured pride.

7 Arrogance and injustice are hated by both the Lord and people.

8 Injustice, arrogance, and wealth cause nations to fall from power, and others then rise to take their place.

9 We are only dust and ashes; what have we got to be proud of? Our body decays even while we are alive.

10 A long illness puzzles the doctor. Even a king may be alive today and dead tomorrow.