Sirach 10:31

31 Whoever is honored in poverty, how much more will he or she be honored in wealth? And whoever is disreputable in wealth, how much more will he or she be disreputable in poverty?

Sirach 10:31 In-Context

29 Who will justify those who sin against themselves? And who will honor those who bring dishonor to their own lives?

30 Poor people will be honored because of their knowledge, and rich people will be honored because of their wealth.

31 Whoever is honored in poverty, how much more will he or she be honored in wealth? And whoever is disreputable in wealth, how much more will he or she be disreputable in poverty?