Sirach 21:3-6 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

3. Their teeth are like the teeth of a lion, bringing death to the souls of men.

4. All iniquity is like a two-edged spear; there is no healing in its wound.

5. Reproach and injury will make resources useless. And a house that is exceedingly wealthy will become powerless through pride. In this way, the resources of the arrogant will be eradicated.

6. Supplications from the mouth of the pauper will reach all the way to the ears of God, and judgment will come to him quickly.

Sirach 21