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Many, when a thing was lent them, reckoned it to be found, and put them to trouble that helped them.
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Till he hath received, he will kiss a man's hand, and for his neighbor's money he will speak submissively; but when he should repay, he will prolong the time, and return words of grief and complain of the time.
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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 honor he will pay him disgrace.
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Many therefore have refused to lend for other men's ill-dealing, fearing to be defrauded.
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Yet, have thou patience with a man in poor estate, and delay not to show him mercy.
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Help the poor for the commandment's sake, and turn him not away because of his poverty.
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Lose thy money for thy brother and thy friend, and let it not rust under a stone to be lost.
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Lay up thy treasure according to the commandments of the Most High, and it shall bring thee more profit than gold.
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Shut up alms in thy storehouses, and it shall deliver thee from all affliction.
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It shall fight for thee against thine enemies better than a mighty shield and strong spear.
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An honest man is surety for his neighbor, but he that is shameless will forsake him.