Sirach (Ecclesiasticus)

Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 10:8

βασιλεία ἀπὸ ἔθνους εἰς ἔθνος μετάγεται διὰ ἀδικίας καὶ ὕβρεις καὶ χρήματα.
King James Version (KJV)

Because of unrighteous dealings, injuries, and riches got by deceit, the kingdom is translated from one people to another.

Modern English

A kingdom passes from one people to another because of injustice, insolence, and greed for wealth.

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