Sirach 31:8

Verse 8. Nor, and so forth Greek (9.) who, and so forth “Pride is the worm of riches.” Saint Augustine—“In delights, chastity is endangered; and humility in the midst of riches.” Saint Bernard conv. Cler. xxx.—Not to transgress, on such occasions, is the greatest miracle. Calmet.—Man has free will, and those are happy, who, by God’s grace, do not abuse it. Worthington.