# the poor man's wisdom is despised
This can be stated in active form. AT: "people despise the poor man's wisdom" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
# his words are not heard
this can be stated in active form. AT: "they do not listen to what he says" or "they do not take his advice" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])