Ben Sira 10:9

9 But nothing is more wicked than the covetous man. Why is earth and ashes proud?

Ben Sira 10:9 In-Context

7 Pride is hateful before God and men: and ah iniquity of nations is execrable.

8 A kingdom is translated from one people to another, because of injustices, and wrongs, and injuries, and divers deceits.

9 But nothing is more wicked than the covetous man. Why is earth and ashes proud?

10 There is not a more wicked thing than to love money: for such a one setteth even his own soul to sale: because while he liveth he hath cast away his bowels.

11 All power is of short life. A long sickness is troublesome to the physician.