Sirach 29:4DRA

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"Many have looked upon a thing lent as a thing found, and have given trouble to them that helped them."
Sirach 29:4

En contexte

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:

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