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Sirach 14:8
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8The envious man hath a wicked eye; he turneth away his face, and despiseth men.
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6There is none worse than he that envieth himself; and this is a recompence of his wickedness.
7And if he doeth good, he doeth it unwillingly; and at the last he will declare his wickedness.
— Sirach 14:8 —
9A covetous man’s eye is not satisfied with his portion; and the iniquity of the wicked drieth up his soul.
10A wicked eye envieth his bread, and he is a niggard at his table.