Ben Sira 13:5

5 If you own something, he will live with you; he will drain your resources and he will not care.

Ben Sira 13:5 In-Context

3 A rich man does wrong, and he even adds reproaches; a poor man suffers wrong, and he must add apologies.
4 A rich man will exploit you if you can be of use to him, but if you are in need he will forsake you.
5 If you own something, he will live with you; he will drain your resources and he will not care.
6 When he needs you he will deceive you, he will smile at you and give you hope. He will speak to you kindly and say, "What do you need?"
7 He will shame you with his foods, until he has drained you two or three times; and finally he will deride you. Should he see you afterwards, he will forsake you, and shake his head at you.
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