Sirach (Ecclesiasticus)

Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 21:5

δέησις πτωχοῦ ἐκ στόματος ἕως ὠτίων αὐτοῦ, καὶ τὸ κρίμα αὐτοῦ κατὰ σπουδὴν ἔρχεται.
King James Version (KJV)

A prayer out of a poor man's mouth reacheth to the ears of God, and his judgment cometh speedily.

Modern English

A poor man's prayer reaches the ears of God, and judgment on his behalf comes quickly.

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