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Sirach 14:6-12 World English Bible (WEB)

6. There is none more evil than he that envies himself; And this is a recompense of his wickedness.

7. Even if he does good, he does it in forgetfulness; And at the last he shows forth his wickedness.

8. Evil is he that envies with his eye, Turning away the face, and despising the souls of men.

9. A covetous man’s eye is not satisfied with his portion; And wicked injustice dries up his soul.

10. An evil eye is grudging of bread, And he is miserly at his table

11. My son, according as you have, do well to yourself, And bring offerings to the Lord worthily.

12. Remember that death will not wait, And that the covenant of the grave is not showed to you.

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