Ben Sira 29:20

20 So help your neighbor as much as you can, but protect yourself against the dangers involved.

Ben Sira 29:20 In-Context

18 Influential people have lost their homes over it and have had to go wandering in foreign countries.

19 A sinner who hopes to make a profit by guaranteeing a loan is going to find himself involved in lawsuits.

20 So help your neighbor as much as you can, but protect yourself against the dangers involved.

21 The necessities of life are water, food, clothing, and a home where you can have privacy.

22 It is better to be poor and live under your own crude roof than to enjoy lavish banquets in other people's homes.