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katapi HOME Ecclesiasticus 29:1-7 - Loans.  Sir.29.1-7
29 1 He that shows mercy will lend to his neighbour,
and he that strengthens him with his hand keeps the commandments.
29 2 Lend to your neighbour in the time of his need;
and in turn, repay your neighbour promptly.
29 3 Confirm your word and keep faith with him,
and on every occasion you will find what you need.
29 4 Many persons regard a loan as a windfall,
and cause trouble to those who help them.
29 5 A man will kiss another's hands until he gets a loan,
and will lower his voice in speaking of his neighbour's money;
but at the time for repayment he will delay,
and will pay in words of unconcern,
and will find fault with the time.
29 6 If the lender exert pressure, he will hardly get back half,
and will regard that as a windfall.
If he does not, the borrower has robbed him of his money,
and he has needlessly made him his enemy;
he will repay him with curses and reproaches,
and instead of glory will repay him with dishonour.
29 7 Because of such wickedness, therefore, many have refused to lend;
they have been afraid of being defrauded needlessly.
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