Sirach 13:28 CPDV

²⁶  When a rich man has been deceived, many will help him recover; he has spoken arrogantly, and yet they justify him.

²⁷  When a poor man has been deceived, in addition he is rebuked; he has spoken with understanding, and no place is given to him.

²⁸  The rich man has spoken, and all remain silent, and they repeat his words, even to the clouds.

²⁹  The poor man has spoken, and they say: 'Who is this?' And if he stumbles, they will overthrow him.

³⁰  Substance is good for him who has no sin on his conscience. And poverty is called very wicked by the mouth of the impious.