Sirach 10:7-9

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

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.^[a]