OLD TESTAMENT

Sirach 8:2

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Don’t strive with a rich man, lest perhaps he overpower you; for gold has destroyed many, and turned away the hearts of kings.

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Verse 2. Bring. Greek “overweigh thee,” ( Bible.) or turn the balance of the judge ( Calmet.) against thee, by money, ( Bible.) which sometimes will corrupt kings. It is better, therefore, to avoid all law-suits. Worthington.

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