Ecclesiasticus 8:1-3 Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision 1752 (DRC1752)

1. STRIVE not with a powerful man, lest thou fall into his hands.

2. Contend not with a rich man, lest he bring an action against thee.

3. For gold and silver hath destroyed many, and hath reached even to the heart of kings, and perverted them.