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• then make scales and weights for your words, and put a door with bolts across your mouth. (Ecclesiasticus 28, 25)

• Making your neighbour a loan is an act of mercy, to lend him a helping hand is to keep the commandments. (Ecclesiasticus 29, 1)

• Lend to your neighbour in his time of need, and in your turn repay your neighbour on time. (Ecclesiasticus 29, 2)

• Be as good as your word and keep faith with him, and you will find your needs met every time. (Ecclesiasticus 29, 3)

• Until he gets something, a man will kiss his neighbour's hand, and refer diffidently to his wealth; but when the loan falls due, he puts this off, he repays with offhand words, and pleads the inconvenience of the time. (Ecclesiasticus 29, 5)

• Even if he can be made to pay, his creditor will recover barely half, and consider even that a windfall. But otherwise he will be cheated of his money, and undeservedly gain himself an enemy; the man will pay him back in curses and abuse, and with insults of honour. (Ecclesiasticus 29, 6)

• Nevertheless, be patient with those who are badly off, do not keep them waiting on your generosity. (Ecclesiasticus 29, 8)

• In obedience to the commandment, help the poor; do not turn the poor away empty-handed in their need. (Ecclesiasticus 29, 9)

• Spend your money on your brother or your friend, do not leave it under a stone to rust away. (Ecclesiasticus 29, 10)

• Use your wealth as the Most High has decreed; you will find that more profitable than gold. (Ecclesiasticus 29, 11)

• Stock your store-rooms with almsgiving; this will save you from all misfortune. (Ecclesiasticus 29, 12)

• Better than sturdy shield or weighty spear, this will fight for you against the enemy. (Ecclesiasticus 29, 13)