5
Till he hath received, he will kiss a man's hand; and for his neighbour's money he will speak submissly: but when he should repay, he will prolong the time, and return words of grief, and complain of the time.
6
If he prevail, he shall hardly receive the half, and he will count as if he had found it: if not, he hath deprived him of his money, and he hath gotten him an enemy without cause: he payeth him with cursings and railings; and for honour he will pay him disgrace.
7
Many therefore have refused to lend for other men's ill dealing, fearing to be defrauded.
8
Yet have thou patience with a man in poor estate, and delay not to shew him mercy.
9
Help the poor for the commandment's sake, and turn him not away because of his poverty.
The Brenton translation of the Septuagint is in the public domain.