Sirach 13:3

3 Rich people inflict injury, but then act as if they're the ones who have been wronged; the poor suffer injury, but they're the ones who must apologize.

Sirach 13:3 In-Context

1 Whoever touches tar will get dirty, and those who associate with the arrogant will become like them. than you are. with a metal cauldron?

2 Don't lift something that's too heavy for you, and don't associate with people who are more powerful and rich What does a clay pot have in common The one will knock against the other and be shattered.

3 Rich people inflict injury, but then act as if they're the ones who have been wronged; the poor suffer injury, but they're the ones who must apologize.

4 If you are useful to the rich, they will work with you, but if you are in need, they will abandon you.

5 If you own anything, they will live with you; they will exhaust what you have, and they won't suffer.