Sirach 22:23

23 Gain your neighbors' trust while they are poor, so that when they are prosperous, you will be filled along with them. In a time of distress remain with them so that when they inherit, you will be a joint heir.

Sirach 22:23 In-Context

21 If you draw a sword on a friend, don't despair, because there can be a way back.

22 If you speak harshly to a friend, don't be concerned, because there can be reconciliation. But in the case of reproach, arrogance, the revealing of a secret, or a treacherous blow, any friend will flee.

23 Gain your neighbors' trust while they are poor, so that when they are prosperous, you will be filled along with them. In a time of distress remain with them so that when they inherit, you will be a joint heir.

24 Before there's a fire, a furnace has vapor and smoke; so before bloodshed there are insults.

25 I won't be ashamed to shelter friends, and I won't hide from them.

Footnotes

• [a] LXXb adds One shouldn’t always despise appearances, nor are the rich admirable when they have no sense.