OLD TESTAMENT

Sirach 10:7

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Pride is hateful before the Lord and men. Arrogance is abhorrent in the judgment of both.

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Verse 7. Men. It invades the rights of the former, and disturbs the repose of mankind.—All. Greek is obscure, “and from both proceeds injustice;” ( Calmet.) or, “it shall act unjustly.” Bible.—Pride attacks both God and man. Grot.

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