This book is not inspired by God and is not part of the Christian canon or the Jewish Tanakh. It is shown only for historical and study purposes. View full explanation Sirach 13:22 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition22 When a rich man is fallen, he hath many helpers: he speaketh things not to be spoken, and yet men justify him: the poor man slipped, and yet they rebuked him too; he spake wisely, and could have no place. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible22 When the rich slip, their helpers are many; they speak things that shouldn’t be spoken, and people justify them. The humble slip, and people criticize them as well; they utter something sensible, and no one pays attention. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version22 What fellowship does a holy man have with a dog? Or what portion do the wealthy have with the poor? See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version22 What fellowship hath a holy man with a dog, or what part hath the rich with the poor? See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)22 When someone rich makes a mistake, there are many people to cover up for him and explain away all the things he never should have said. But let someone poor make a mistake, and he gets nothing but criticism. Even if what he says makes good sense, nobody will listen. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers22 When a rich man falls, there are many helpers. He speaks things not to be spoken, and men justify him. A humble man falls, and men rebuke him. He utters wisdom, and is not listened to. See the chapter |