Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation Be kind enough to lend to your neighbor when he needs help. You are keeping the Lord's commands if you help him. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge He that sheweth mercy, lendeth to his neighbour: and he that is stronger in hand, keepeth the commandments. Sirach 28:29Melt down thy gold and silver, and make a balance for thy words, and a just bridle for thy mouth: Sirach 28:30 And take heed lest thou slip with thy tongue, and fall in the sight of thy enemies who lie in wait for thee, and thy fall be incurable unto death. Sirach 29:2 Lend to thy neighbour in the time of his need, and pay thou thy neighbour again in due time. Sirach 29:3 Keep thy word, and deal faithfully with him: and thou shalt always find that which is necessary for thee. Context Sirach 29… 1He that sheweth mercy, lendeth to his neighbour: and he that is stronger in hand, keepeth the commandments. 2Lend to thy neighbour in the time of his need, and pay thou thy neighbour again in due time.… Cross References Sirach 28:29 Melt down thy gold and silver, and make a balance for thy words, and a just bridle for thy mouth: Sirach 28:30 And take heed lest thou slip with thy tongue, and fall in the sight of thy enemies who lie in wait for thee, and thy fall be incurable unto death. Sirach 29:2 Lend to thy neighbour in the time of his need, and pay thou thy neighbour again in due time. Sirach 29:3 Keep thy word, and deal faithfully with him: and thou shalt always find that which is necessary for thee. |