Sirach 20:21

21 Some are prevented from sinning because of poverty, and their conscience won't be pained when they rest.

Sirach 20:21 In-Context

19 A disagreeable person, an untimely story— it will always be in the mouth of the uneducated.

20 Proverbs told by fools will be rejected, because they'll never tell them at their proper time.

21 Some are prevented from sinning because of poverty, and their conscience won't be pained when they rest.

22 Some destroy their life through shame, and they destroy it because of foolish appearances.

23 Some promise a favor to a friend out of shame, and they create an enemy for no reason.