⁸ You should rather open your hand, willingly lending enough to meet the need, whatever it may be.^(A)

³⁴ If you lend to those from whom you expect to receive payment, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again.

⁴² Give to the one who asks of you, and do not refuse anyone who wants to borrow from you.^(A)