Holy Scripture

Sirach 13:20

Source: Septuagint

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20As the proud hate humility: So doth the rich abhor the poor.

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18What agreement is there between the hyena and a dog? And what peace between the rich and the poor?

19As the wild ass is the lion’s prey in the wilderness: So the rich eat up the poor.

— Sirach 13:20 —

21A rich man beginning to fall is held up of his friends: But a poor man being down is thrust also away by his friends.

22When a rich man is fallen, he hath many helpers: He speaketh things not to be spoken, and yet men justify him: The poor man slipped, and yet they rebuked him too; He spoke wisely, and could have no place.

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