Ben Sira 29:8

8 Nevertheless, be patient with someone in humble circumstances, and do not keep him waiting for your alms.

Ben Sira 29:8 In-Context

6 If he can pay, his creditor will hardly get back half, and will regard that as a windfall. If he cannot pay, the borrower has robbed the other of his money, and he has needlessly made him an enemy; he will repay him with curses and reproaches, and instead of glory will repay him with dishonor.

7 Many refuse to lend, not because of meanness, but from fear of being defrauded needlessly.

8 Nevertheless, be patient with someone in humble circumstances, and do not keep him waiting for your alms.

9 Help the poor for the commandment's sake, and in their need do not send them away empty-handed.

10 Lose your silver for the sake of a brother or a friend, and do not let it rust under a stone and be lost.