Holy Scripture
Sirach 10:8
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“People must aspire to wealth, procure it, hold in trust, increase it—only they should do so having in mind those we previously indicated. Otherwise, when one makes bad use of the assets he has, which are a gift from God, disastrous, irreparable damage occurs. As sacred Scripture says, "There is nothing more wicked tha…”
Source: Septuagint
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8Because of unrighteous dealings, injuries, and riches gotten by deceit, The kingdom is translated from one people to another.
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6Bear not hatred to thy neighbor for every wrong; And do nothing at all by injurious practices.
7Pride is hateful before God and man: And by both doth one commit iniquity.
— Sirach 10:8 —
9Why is earth and ashes proud? There is not a more wicked thing than a covetous man: For such a one setteth his own soul to sale; Because while he liveth he casteth away his bowels.
10The physician cutteth off a long disease: And he that is today a king tomorrow shall die.