Common English Bible

Sirach 29:5 Common English Bible (CEB)

Until they receive the loan,they will kiss the hands of thosewho can help,and they will speak with deferenceabout their neighbor’s money,but when it’s time for repayment,they will put it off,offer weak excuses,and say it is a bad time.

Sirach 29

Sirach 29:1-14