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.
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Sirach 10:9
There is nothing worse then a couetous man : [why art thou proude , ô earth and ashes ? there is not a more wicked thing, then to loue money:] for suche one wolde euen sel his soule, & for his life euerie one is compelled to pul out his owne bowels.
Parallel Translations
Why is earth and ashes proud? There is not a more wicked thing than a covetous man: for such an one sets his own soul to sale; because while he lives he casts away his bowels.
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.
Why are dirt and ashes proud? Because in life, my body decays.