Sirach 29:10-12

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

¹⁰ Many have refused to lend, not out of wickedness, but they were afraid to be defrauded without cause.

¹¹ But yet towards the poor be thou more hearty, and delay not to shew him mercy.

¹² Help the poor because of the commandment: and send him not away empty handed because of his poverty.