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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.
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Store up almsgiving in your treasury, and it will rescue you from all affliction;
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more than a mighty shield and more than a heavy spear, it will fight on your behalf against your enemy.
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A good man will be surety for his neighbor, but a man who has lost his sense of shame will fail him.
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Do not forget all the kindness of your surety, for he has given his life for you.
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A sinner will overthrow the prosperity of his surety,
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and one who does not feel grateful will abandon his rescuer.