This book is not inspired by God and is not part of the Christian canon or the Jewish Tanakh. It is shown only for historical and study purposes. View full explanation Sirach 10:9 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition9 Why is earth and ashes proud? There is not a more wicked thing than a covetous man: for such an one setteth his own soul to sale; because while he liveth he casteth away his bowels. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible9 How can dust and ashes be arrogant? Even when they are alive, human bodies are decaying. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version9 But nothing is more wicked than a greedy man. Why should that which is earth and ashes be arrogant? See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version9 But nothing is more wicked than the covetous man. Why is earth and ashes proud? See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)9 We are only dust and ashes; what have we got to be proud of Our body decays even while we are alive. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers9 Why are dirt and ashes proud? Because in life, my body decays. See the chapter |
Sirach 10:9
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