17 He took some of them away and destroyed them, and made their memory to cease from the earth. (WEB) 18 Pride has not been created for men, nor wrathful anger for the offspring of women. (WEB) 19 Whose offspring has honor? Human offspring who fear the Lord. Whose offspring has no honor? Human offspring who break the commandments. (WEB)
Sirach 10:17–19
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