Holy Scripture
Sirach 29:9
Source: Septuagint
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9Help the poor for the commandment’s sake, And turn him not away because of his poverty.
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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.
— Sirach 29:9 —
10Lose thy money for thy brother and thy friend, And let it not rust under a stone to be lost.
11Lay up thy treasure according to the commandments of the most High, And it shall bring thee more profit than gold.