Ben Sira 8:3

3 For gold and silver hath destroyed many, and hath reached even to the heart of kings, and perverted them.

Ben Sira 8:3 In-Context

1 STRIVE not with a powerful man, lest thou fall into his hands.

2 Contend not with a rich man, lest he bring an action against thee.

3 For gold and silver hath destroyed many, and hath reached even to the heart of kings, and perverted them.

4 Strive not with a man that is full of tongue, and heap not wood upon his fire.

5 Communicate not with an ignorant man, lest he speak ill of thy family.