Talált 19150 Eredmények: Or

• 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)

• Many, not out of malice, refuse to lend; they are merely anxious not to be cheated for nothing. (Ecclesiasticus 29, 7)

• 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)

• A good man will go surety for his neighbour; only a shameless wretch would desert him. (Ecclesiasticus 29, 14)

• Do not forget the favour your guarantor has done you; he has given his life for you. (Ecclesiasticus 29, 15)

• A sinner is careless of his guarantor's prosperity, the ungrateful forgets his deliverer. (Ecclesiasticus 29, 16)

• It has driven the powerful from home to wander among foreign nations. (Ecclesiasticus 29, 18)