DEUT1078 The relationship between the dignity of man and the kavod of God is sharply expressed in a remarkable homily quoted by Rashi on the biblical passage which states that the body of a man sentenced to death should be buried the same day because "he that is hanged is a reproach to God" [this and preceding verses]. Said Rabbi Meir: "This may be compared to two twin brothers in one city. One became king and the other became a brigand. The latter was caught and hanged, and all who passed by exclaimed, 'The king is hanging!'" (Sifrei Shoftim 192). It follows, therefore, that to inflict indignity upon man is ultimately to dishonor God.