Sirach 29:6
Source: Septuagint
6If he prevail, he shall hardly receive the half, And he will count as if he had found it: If not, he hath deprived him of his money, And he hath gotten him an enemy without cause: He payeth him with cursings and railings; And for honor he will pay him disgrace.
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4Many, when a thing was lent them, reckoned it to be found, And put them to trouble that helped them.
5Till he hath received, he will kiss a man’s hand; And for his neighbor’s money he will speak submissively: But when he should repay, he will prolong the time, And return words of grief, And complain of the time.
— Sirach 29:6 —
7Many therefore have refused to lend for other men’s ill dealing, Fearing to be defrauded.
8Yet have thou patience with a man in poor estate, And delay not to show him mercy.