Sirach (Ecclesiasticus)

Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 10:30

πτωχὸς δοξάζεται δι᾿ ἐπιστήμην αὐτοῦ, καὶ πλούσιος δοξάζεται διὰ τὸν πλοῦτον αὐτοῦ.
King James Version (KJV)

The poor man is honoured for his skill, and the rich man is honoured for his riches.

Modern English

A poor man is honored for his skill, and a rich man is honored for his wealth.

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