King Solomon said: I have watched the way our world works.
A poor, wise man knew how to save the town.
But afterwards no one thought to thank him.
Those who are wise will be despised IF THEY ARE POOR.
Better to hear the quiet words of a wise person than the shouts of a foolish king.
Highlights of Ecclesiastes 9:13-17
God still speaks highly of the poor, just check the Beatitudes, but do we? Is it possible to be poor, and wise? Is it possible that in the eyes of God, the poor are more wise? Let your moderation be known in all things. And remember Lot’s wife.
Path Without End 