Ben Sira 20:15

15 He gives little and upbraids much, he opens his mouth like a herald; today he lends and tomorrow he asks it back; such a one is a hateful man.

Ben Sira 20:15 In-Context

13 The wise man makes himself beloved through his words, but the courtesies of fools are wasted.

14 A fool's gift will profit you nothing, for he has many eyes instead of one.

15 He gives little and upbraids much, he opens his mouth like a herald; today he lends and tomorrow he asks it back; such a one is a hateful man.

16 A fool will say, "I have no friend, and there is no gratitude for my good deeds; those who eat my bread speak unkindly."

17 How many will ridicule him, and how often!