Be not at variance with a rich man, lest he overweigh thee: for gold hath destroyed many, and perverted the hearts of kings.
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Sirach 8:2
Make not variance with a riche man, lest he on the other side weigh downe thy weight: for golde [and siluer] hathe destroyed manie & hathe subuerted the hearts of Kings.
Parallel Translations
Be not at variance with a rich man, lest he overweigh you: for gold has destroyed many, and perverted the hearts of kings.
Be not at variance with a rich man, lest he overweigh thee: for gold hath destroyed many, and perverted the hearts of kings.
Don’t strive with a rich man, lest perhaps he overpower you; for gold has destroyed many, and turned away the hearts of kings.