Holy Scripture
Sirach 14:8
Source: Septuagint
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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 recompense 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.