Sirach (Ecclesiasticus)

Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 29:7

πολλοὶ οὖν χάριν πονηρίας ἀπέστρεψαν, ἀποστερηθῆναι δωρεὰν εὐλαβήθησαν.
King James Version (KJV)

Many therefore have refused to lend for other men's ill dealing, fearing to be defrauded.

Modern English

Because of such bad conduct, many refuse to lend at all, afraid of being cheated.

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