Ecclesiasticus 14:9
“A couetous mans eye is not satisfied with his portion, and the iniquity of the wicked dryeth vp his soule.”
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Ecclesiasticus 14:9 Context
7And if he doth good, he doth it vnwillingly, and at the last he will declare his wickednesse. 8The enuious man hath a wicked eye, he turneth away his face and despiseth men. 9A couetous mans eye is not satisfied with his portion, and the iniquity of the wicked dryeth vp his soule. 10A wicked eye enuieth [his] bread, and he is a niggard at his table. 11My sonne, according to thy habilitie doe good to thy selfe, and giue the Lord his due offering.
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A covetous man's eye is not satisfied with his portion; and the iniquity of the wicked drieth up his soul.
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