Ben Sira 14:9

9 and is never satisfied with what he has. Greed will shrivel up a person's soul.

Ben Sira 14:9 In-Context

7 When such a person does something good, it is only by accident; his selfishness will sooner or later be evident.
8 A selfish person is evil; he turns his back on people's needs
9 and is never satisfied with what he has. Greed will shrivel up a person's soul.
10 Some people are too stingy to put bread on their own table.
11 My child, treat yourself as well as you can, and bring worthy offerings to the Lord.

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. [Probable text] Greed; [Greek] Wicked injustice.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.