Notes, Critical and Explanatory, on the Holy Scriptures

In the intercourse of life. St. Augustin remarks: "Tlie rich man and the poor man are appa- rently opposed : yet they are necessary, one to the other ; no one would suffer need, if they aff"orded each other support : none would struggle with want, if they gave each other assistance: the rich man was made for the poor, and the poor for the rich. Prayer for their benefactors is the duty of the poor : almsgiving is the privilege of the rich." Serm. xxv. de verbis Domini.

These are rewards of the fear of God. Humility also is its fruit.

He shall attract the notice of kings, and be employed in their service. He shall not remain in the employment of those of low condition.