3 The rich man does a wrong and threatens. The poor is wronged and apologizes. (WEB) 4 If you are profitable, he will exploit you. If you are in need, he will forsake you. (WEB) 5 If you own something, he will live with you. He will drain your resources and will not be sorry. (WEB)
Sirach 13:3–5
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Proverbs 22:6–8
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Sirach 12:14–16
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