Sirach 29:10LXX

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"Many have refused to lend, not out of wickedness, but they were afraid to be defrauded without cause."
— Sirach 29:10

Im Kontext

8But if not, he will defraud him of his money, and he shall get him for an enemy without cause:

9And he will pay him with reproaches and curses, and instead of honour and good turn will repay him injuries.

10Many have refused to lend, not out of wickedness, but they were afraid to be defrauded without cause.

11But yet towards the poor be thou more hearty, and delay not to shew him mercy.

12Help the poor because of the commandment: and send him not away empty handed because of his poverty.