23 It is not right to dishonor a poor man who has understanding. It is not fitting to glorify a man who is a sinner. (WEB)
Sirach 10:23
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Sirach 4:26–28
26 Don’t be ashamed to confess your sins. Don’t fight the river’s current. (WEB) 27 Don’t lay yourself down for a fool to tread upon. Don’t be partial to one who is mighty. (WEB) 28 Strive for the truth to death, and the Lord God will fight for you. (WEB)
Sirach 13:19–21
19 Wild donkeys are the prey of lions in the wilderness; likewise poor men are feeding grounds for the rich. (WEB) 20 Lowliness is an abomination to a proud man; likewise a poor man is an abomination to the rich. (WEB) 21 When a rich man is shaken, he is supported by his friends, b… (WEB)
Proverbs 22:21–23
21 to show you true and reliable words, that you may soundly answer those who sent you? 22 Do not rob a poor man because he is poor, and do not crush the afflicted at the gate, 23 for the LORD will take up their case and will plunder those who rob them.
Sirach 11:1–3
1 The wisdom of the lowly will lift up his head, and make him sit in the midst of great men. (WEB) 2 Don’t commend a man for his good looks. Don’t abhor a man for his outward appearance. (WEB) 3 The bee is little among flying creatures, but what it produces is the best of confec… (WEB)
Proverbs 18:4–6
4 The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook. 5 Showing partiality to the wicked is not good, nor is depriving the innocent of justice. 6 A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.
Sirach 19:21–23
21 If a servant say to his master, I will not do as it pleaseth thee; though afterward he do it, he angereth him that nourisheth him. (KJV) 22 The knowledge of wickedness is not wisdom. The prudence of sinners is not counsel. (WEB) 23 There is a wickedness, and it is an abomination… (WEB)
Sirach 10:30–31
30 A poor man is honored for his knowledge. A rich man is honored for his riches. (WEB) 31 But he who is honored in poverty, how much more in riches? He who is dishonored in riches, how much more in poverty? (WEB)
Proverbs 28:10–12
10 He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good. 11 A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him. 12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but…
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