Sirach 20:12

12 There are those who buy a lot for a little, and they pay for it seven times over.

Sirach 20:12 In-Context

10 There's a gift that won't profit you, and there's a gift that will bring twice the return.

11 There are losses suffered for the sake of one's reputation, and there are people who have raised their heads from humiliation.

12 There are those who buy a lot for a little, and they pay for it seven times over.

13 Wise people make themselves dearly loved by means of words, but fools pour out gifts.

14 Gifts from senseless people won't profit you, because they look for a lot rather than a little in return.