Good News Translation
Do not quarrel with someone rich; he may bribe people to turn against you. Gold has destroyed many people and corrupted kings.

New Revised Standard Version
Do not quarrel with the rich, in case their resources outweigh yours; for gold has ruined many, and has perverted the minds of kings.

Contemporary English Version
Don't argue with those who have plenty of gold-- they will drag you down by bribing others or by persuading the king to see things their way.

New American Bible
Do not quarrel with the rich, lest they pay out the price of your downfall. For gold has unsettled many, and wealth perverts the character of princes.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Contend not with a rich man, lest he bring an action against thee.

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

Sirach 7:40
In all thy works remember thy last end, and thou shalt never sin.

Sirach 8:1
Strive not with a powerful man, lest thou fall into his hands.

Sirach 8:3
For gold and silver hath destroyed many, and hath reached even to the heart of kings, and perverted them.

Sirach 8:4
Strive not with a man that is full of tongue, and heap not wood upon his fire.