20. Lowliness is an abomination to a proud man; So a poor man is an abomination to the rich.
21. A rich man when he is shaken is held up of his friends; But one of low degree being down is thrust away also by his friends.
22. When a rich man is fallen, there are many helpers; He speaks things not to be spoken, and men justify him: A man of low degree falls, and men rebuke him withal; He utters wisdom, and no place is allowed him.
23. A rich man speaks, and all keep silence; And what he says they extol to the clouds: A poor man speaks, and they say, Who is this? And if he stumble, they will help to overthrow him.
24. Riches are good that have no sin; And poverty is evil in the mouth of the ungodly.