Ben Sira 29:7

7 Many therefore have refused to lend for other men's ill-dealing, fearing to be defrauded.

Ben Sira 29:7 In-Context

5 Till he hath received, he will kiss a man's hand, and for his neighbor's money he will speak submissively; but when he should repay, he will prolong the time, and return words of grief and complain of the time.

6 If he prevail, he shall hardly receive the half, and he will count as if he had found it; if not, he hath deprived him of his money, and he hath gotten him an enemy without cause. He payeth him with cursings and railings, and for honor he will pay him disgrace.

7 Many therefore have refused to lend for other men's ill-dealing, fearing to be defrauded.

8 Yet, have thou patience with a man in poor estate, and delay not to show him mercy.

9 Help the poor for the commandment's sake, and turn him not away because of his poverty.