5
Do good to the humble, but do not give to the ungodly; hold back their bread, and do not give it to them, for by means of it they might subdue you; then you will receive twice as much evil for all the good you have done to them.
6
For the Most High also hates sinners and will inflict punishment on the ungodly.
7
Give to the one who is good, but do not help the sinner.
8
A friend is not known in prosperity, nor is an enemy hidden in adversity.
Footnotes 1
[a].
Other ancient authorities add [and he is keeping them for the day of their punishment]
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