Sirach 31:4LXX
Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 4 of 42
"The poor man hath laboured in his low way of life, and in the end he is still poor."
In context
2The thinking beforehand turneth away the understanding, and a grievous sickness maketh the soul sober.
3The rich man hath laboured in gathering riches together, and when he resteth he shall be filled with his goods.
4The poor man hath laboured in his low way of life, and in the end he is still poor.
5He that loveth gold, shall not be justified: and he that followeth after corruption, shall be filled with it.
6Many have been brought to fall for gold, and the beauty thereof hath been their ruin.