Holy Scripture
Sirach 34:6
Source: Septuagint
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6Gold hath been the ruin of many, And their destruction was present.
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4The poor laboreth in his poor estate; And when he leaveth off, he is still needy.
5He that loveth gold shall not be justified, And he that followeth corruption shall have enough thereof.
— Sirach 34:6 —
7It is a stumbling block unto them that sacrifice unto it, And every fool shall be taken therewith.
8Blessed is the rich that is found without blemish, And hath not gone after gold.