21 A rich man ywhen he is shakeny zis supported by a friendz,

aBut the poor mana bwhen he is shakenb is thrust away cby a friendc.

22 A rich man dspeakethd, and his helpers are many;

eAnd though his words be unseemly, they are pronounced lovelye.

A poor man fspeakethf, gand they jeer at himg;

hYea, though he speak with wisdomh, ithere is no place for himi.

23 When the rich man jspeakethj, all kkeep silencek,

And they extol lhis intelligencel to the clouds.

When the poor man speaketh: ‘Who is this?’ say they;

And if mhe stumblem nthey will assist his overthrown.

(j) 13:24–14:2. A Collection of Miscellaneous Proverbs

(= 1 + 2 + 2 distichs).