Treasury of Scripture Knowledge And if he be able to pay, he will stand off, he will scarce pay one half, and will count it as if he had found it: Sirach 29:5Till they receive, they kiss the hands of the lender, and in promises they humble their voice: Sirach 29:6 But when they should repay, they will ask time, and will return tedious and murmuring words, and will complain of the time: Sirach 29:8 But if not, he will defraud him of his money, and he shall get him for an enemy without cause. Sirach 29:9 And he will pay him with reproaches and curses, and instead of honour and good turn will repay him injuries. Context Sirach 29…6But when they should repay, they will ask time, and will return tedious and murmuring words, and will complain of the time: 7And if he be able to pay, he will stand off, he will scarce pay one half, and will count it as if he had found it: 8But if not, he will defraud him of his money, and he shall get him for an enemy without cause.… Cross References Sirach 29:5 Till they receive, they kiss the hands of the lender, and in promises they humble their voice: Sirach 29:6 But when they should repay, they will ask time, and will return tedious and murmuring words, and will complain of the time: Sirach 29:8 But if not, he will defraud him of his money, and he shall get him for an enemy without cause. Sirach 29:9 And he will pay him with reproaches and curses, and instead of honour and good turn will repay him injuries. |
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