Sirach 29:4DRA
Catholic Bible · DRA · Verse 4 of 34
"Many have looked upon a thing lent as a thing found, and have given trouble to them that helped them."
In context
2Lend to thy neighbour in the time of his need, and pay thou thy neighbour again in due time.
3Reap thy word, and deal faithfully with him: and thou shalt always find that which is necessary for thee.
4Many have looked upon a thing lent as a thing found, and have given trouble to them that helped them.
5Till they receive, they kiss the hands of the lender, and in promises they humble their voice:
6But when they should repay, they will ask time, and will return tedious and murmuring words, and will complain of the time: