13:26. When a rich man hath been deceived, he hath many helpers: he hath spoken proud things, and they have justified him.
13:27. The poor man was deceived, and he is rebuked also: he hath spoken wisely, and could have no place.
13:28. The rich man spoke, and all held their peace, and what he said they extol even to the clouds.
13:29. The poor man spoke, and they say: Who is this? and if he stumble, they will overthrow him.
13:30. Riches are good to him that hath no sin in his conscience: and poverty is very wicked in the mouth of the ungodly.
13:31. The heart of a man changeth his countenance, either for good, or for evil.
13:32. The token of a good heart, and a good countenance thou shalt hardly find, and with labour.
Ecclesiasticus Chapter 14
The evil of avarice: works of mercy are recommended, and the love of wisdom.
14:1. Blessed is the man that hath not slipped by a word out of his mouth, and is not pricked with the remorse of sin.