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• Many are the supporters for a rich man when he speaks; though what he says is odious, it wins approval. When a poor man speaks they make sport of him; he speaks wisely and no attention is paid him. (Ecclesiasticus 13, 21)

• A rich man speaks and all are silent, his wisdom they extol to the clouds. A poor man speaks and they say: "Who is that?" If he slips they cast him down. (Ecclesiasticus 13, 22)

• Prayer from a poor man's lips is heard at once, and justice is quickly granted him. (Ecclesiasticus 21, 5)

• Make fast friends with a man while he is poor; thus will you enjoy his prosperity with him. In time of trouble remain true to him, so as to share in his inheritance when it comes. (Ecclesiasticus 22, 23)

• Be he rich or poor, his heart is content, and a smile is ever on his face. (Ecclesiasticus 26, 4)

• To a poor man, however, be generous; keep him not waiting for your alms; (Ecclesiasticus 29, 8)

• Better a poor man's fare under the shadow of one's own roof than sumptuous banquets among strangers. (Ecclesiasticus 29, 22)

• Better a poor man strong and robust, than a rich man with wasted frame. (Ecclesiasticus 30, 14)

• The poor man toils for a meager subsistence, and if ever he rests, he finds himself in want. (Ecclesiasticus 31, 4)

• Like the man who slays a son in his father's presence is he who offers sacrifice from the possessions of the poor. (Ecclesiasticus 34, 20)

• The Lord enters into judgment with his people's elders and princes: It is you who have devoured the vineyard; the loot wrested from the poor is in your houses. (Isaiah 3, 14)

• What do you mean by crushing my people, and grinding down the poor when they look to you? says the Lord, the GOD of hosts. (Isaiah 3, 15)