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Ben Sira 13:21

Listen to Ben Sira 13:21
21 When a rich man totters, he is steadied by friends, but when a humble man falls, he is even pushed away by friends.

Ben Sira 13:21 In-Context

19 Wild asses in the wilderness are the prey of lions; likewise the poor are pastures for the rich.
20 Humility is an abomination to a proud man; likewise a poor man is an abomination to a rich one.
21 When a rich man totters, he is steadied by friends, but when a humble man falls, he is even pushed away by friends.
22 If a rich man slips, his helpers are many; he speaks unseemly words, and they justify him. If a humble man slips, they even reproach him; he speaks sensibly, and receives no attention.
23 When the rich man speaks all are silent, and they extol to the clouds what he says. When the poor man speaks they say, "Who is this fellow?" And should he stumble, they even push him down.

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