Ben Sira 29:4

4 Many have looked upon a thing lent as a thing found, and have given trouble to them that helped them.

Ben Sira 29:4 In-Context

2 Lend to thy neighbour in the time of his need, and pay thou thy neighbour again in due time.

3 Reap thy word, and deal faithfully with him: and thou shalt always find that which is necessary for thee.

4 Many have looked upon a thing lent as a thing found, and have given trouble to them that helped them.

5 Till they receive, they kiss the hands of the lender, and in promises they humble their voice:

6 But when they should repay, they will ask time, and will return tedious and murmuring words, and will complain of the time: