Holy Scripture
Sirach 10:31
A church father on this verse
“This means that the one who places all of his trust in the abundance of earthly things must fear future poverty, always remembering that evangelical parable of the rich man dressed in purple and the poor Lazarus. The one clothed with temporary glory is thrown into eternal torments while the other clothed in the misery…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
31He that is honored in poverty, how much more in riches? And he that is dishonorable in riches, how much more in poverty?
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In context
29Who will justify him that sinneth against his own soul? And who will honor him that dishonoreth his own life?
30The poor man is honored for his skill, And the rich man is honored for his riches.
— Sirach 10:31 —