Ben Sira 29:4

4 Many regard a loan as a windfall, and cause trouble to those who help them.

Ben Sira 29:4 In-Context

2 Lend to your neighbor in his time of need; repay your neighbor when a loan falls due.
3 Keep your promise and be honest with him, and on every occasion you will find what you need.
4 Many regard a loan as a windfall, and cause trouble to those who help them.
5 One kisses another's hands until he gets a loan, and is deferential in speaking of his neighbor's money; but at the time for repayment he delays, and pays back with empty promises, and finds fault with the time.
6 If he can pay, his creditor will hardly get back half, and will regard that as a windfall. If he cannot pay, the borrower has robbed the other of his money, and he has needlessly made him an enemy; he will repay him with curses and reproaches, and instead of glory will repay him with dishonor.
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