Ben Sira 29:1

1 He that is merciful will lend unto his neighbor, and he that strengtheneth his hand keepeth the commandments.

Ben Sira 29:1 In-Context

1 He that is merciful will lend unto his neighbor, and he that strengtheneth his hand keepeth the commandments.
2 Lend to thy neighbor in time of his need, and pay thou thy neighbor again in due season.
3 Keep thy word, and deal faithfully with him, and thou shalt always find the thing that is necessary for thee.
4 Many, when a thing was lent them, reckoned it to be found, and put them to trouble that helped them.
5 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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