1
When thou wilt do good, know to whom thou doest it; so shalt thou be thanked for thy benefits.
2
Do good to the godly man, and thou shalt find a recompense; and if not from him, yet from the Most High.
3
There can no good come to him that is always occupied in evil, nor to him that giveth no alms.
4
Give to the godly man, and help not a sinner.
5
Do well unto him that is lowly, but give not to the ungodly: hold back thy bread, and give it not unto him, lest he overmaster thee thereby; for else thou shalt receive twice as much evil for all the good thou shalt have done unto him.
6
For the Most High hateth sinners, and will repay vengeance unto the ungodly, and keepeth them against the mighty day of their punishment.
7
Give unto the good, and help not the sinner.
8
A friend cannot be known in prosperity, and an enemy cannot be hidden in adversity.
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In the prosperity of a man enemies will be grieved, but in his adversity even a friend will depart.