Ben Sira 10:8

8 Sovereignty passes from nation to nation on account of injustice and insolence and wealth.

Ben Sira 10:8 In-Context

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.
10 A long illness baffles the physician; the king of today will die tomorrow.
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