Sirach 13:21-23
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
21 When the rich person totters, he is supported by friends,
but when the humble[a] falls, he is pushed away even by friends.
22 If the rich person slips, many come to the rescue;
he speaks unseemly words, but they justify him.
If the humble person slips, they even criticize him;
he talks sense, but is not given a hearing.
23 The rich person speaks and all are silent;
they extol to the clouds what he says.
The poor person speaks and they say, “Who is this fellow?”
And should he stumble, they even push him down.
Footnotes
- Sirach 13:21 Other ancient authorities read poor
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