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He that shows mercy will lend to his neighbor, and he that strengthens him with his hand keeps the commandments.
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Lend to your neighbor in the time of his need; and in turn, repay your neighbor promptly.
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Confirm your word and keep faith with him, and on every occasion you will find what you need.
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Many persons regard a loan as a windfall, and cause trouble to those who help them.
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A man will kiss another's hands until he gets a loan, and will lower his voice in speaking of his neighbor's money; but at the time for repayment he will delay, and will pay in words of unconcern, and will find fault with the time.
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If the lender exert pressure, he will hardly get back half, and will regard that as a windfall. If he does not, the borrower has robbed him of his money, and he has needlessly made him his enemy; he will repay him with curses and reproaches, and instead of glory will repay him with dishonor.
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Because of such wickedness, therefore, many have refused to lend; they have been afraid of being defrauded needlessly.
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Nevertheless, be patient with a man in humble circumstances, and do not make him wait for your alms.
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Help a poor man for the commandment's sake, and because of his need do not send him away empty.
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Lose your silver for the sake of a brother or a friend, and do not let it rust under a stone and be lost.
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Lay up your treasure according to the commandments of the Most High, and it will profit you more than gold.