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• The moment they receive it, they kiss the hand of the moneylender and humble themselves in deference to his wealth. But on the day repayment is due, they prolong the time, repay with reproaches and blame the current situation. (Ecclesiasticus 29, 5)

• If they can repay, they pay barely half and the moneylender will be grateful for that much. They have robbed him of his money and, moreover, he has gained enemies, for they repay him with curses and insults and reproaches instead of gratitude. (Ecclesiasticus 29, 6)

• Many a good person refuses to lend, not for any malicious reason: he is afraid of being cheated without cause. (Ecclesiasticus 29, 7)

• Nevertheless, be kind to those who have fallen on hard times, do not keep them waiting for your help. (Ecclesiasticus 29, 8)

• Fill your barns with good deeds and these will rescue you from misfortune. (Ecclesiasticus 29, 12)

• A good man goes surety for his neighbor; the scoundrel leaves him to his fate. (Ecclesiasticus 29, 14)

• The sinner wastes his guarantor's money; the ungrateful man forgets the one who saved him. (Ecclesiasticus 29, 16)

• Acting as guarantor has ruined many a good man and has tossed him like the waves of the sea. (Ecclesiasticus 29, 17)

• Some things you cannot live without: water, bread, clothes and a house for shelter. (Ecclesiasticus 29, 21)

• The man who loves his son makes use of the rod; later on he will be proud of him. (Ecclesiasticus 30, 1)

• The man who corrects his son will reap the benefit and be proud of him among his acquaintances. (Ecclesiasticus 30, 2)

• By instructing his son he makes his enemy envious; he will be well pleased with him in the company of his friends. (Ecclesiasticus 30, 3)