World English Bible

Sirach 29:6-11 World English Bible (WEB)

6. If he prevail, he shall hardly receive the half; And he will count it as a windfall: If not, he has deprived him of his money, And he has gotten him for an enemy without cause: He will pay him with cursings and railings; And for honor he will pay him disgrace.

7. Many on account of men’s ill-dealing have turned away; They have feared to be defrauded for nothing.

8. Howbeit with a man in poor estate be longsuffering; And let him not wait for your alms.

9. Help a poor man for the commandment’s sake; And according to his need send him not empty away.

10. Lose your money for a brother and a friend; And let it not rust under the stone to be lost.

11. Bestow your treasure according to the commandments of the Most High; And it shall profit you more than gold.