Sirach 13:23

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).

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