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HE that sheweth mercy, lendeth to his neighbour: and he that is stronger in hand, keepeth the commandments.
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Lend to thy neighbour in the time of his need, and pay thou thy neighbour again in due time.
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Reap thy word, and deal faithfully with him: and thou shalt always find that which is necessary for thee.
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Many have looked upon a thing lent as a thing found, and have given trouble to them that helped them.
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Till they receive, they kiss the hands of the lender, and in promises they humble their voice:
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But when they should repay, they will ask time, and will return tedious and murmuring words, and will complain of the time:
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And if he be able to pay, he will stand off, he will scarce pay one half, and will count it as if he had found it:
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But if not, he will defraud him of his money, and he shall get him for an enemy without cause:
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And he will pay him with reproaches and curses, and instead of honour and good turn will repay him injuries.