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

• [a] [Probable text] Greed; [Greek] Wicked injustice.