5
The success of a man is in the hands of the Lord, and he confers his honor upon the person of the scribe.
6
Do not be angry with your neighbor for any injury, and do not attempt anything by acts of insolence.
7
Arrogance is hateful before the Lord and before men, and injustice is outrageous to both.
8
Sovereignty passes from nation to nation on account of injustice and insolence and wealth.
9
How can he who is dust and ashes be proud? for even in life his bowels decay.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.