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 13:4 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)4 A rich man will exploit you if you can be of use to him, but if you are in need he will forsake you. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible4 If you are useful to the rich, they will work with you, but if you are in need, they will abandon you. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version4 The rich man has suffered no injustice, and yet he fumes. But the poor man, though he has been wounded, will remain silent. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version4 The rich man hath done wrong, and yet he will fume: but the poor is wronged and must hold his peace. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)4 A rich person will use you as long as he can profit from it, but when you need him, he will leave you helpless. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers4 If you are profitable, he will exploit you. If you are in need, he will forsake you. See the chapter |