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markodochartaigh

(5,434 posts)
1. Sirach 13
Sat Jan 24, 2026, 03:04 AM
Jan 24

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When the rich stumble they are supported by friends;

when the poor trip they are pushed down by friends.

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When the rich speak they have many supporters;

though what they say is repugnant, it wins approval.

When the poor speak people say, “Come, come, speak up!”

though they are talking sense, they get no hearing.

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When the rich speak all are silent,

their wisdom people extol to the clouds.

When the poor speak people say: “Who is that?”

If they stumble, people knock them down.

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