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If he can pay, his creditor[a] will hardly get back half
    and will regard that as a windfall.
If he cannot pay, the borrower[b] has robbed the other of his money,
    and he has needlessly made him an enemy;
he will repay him with curses and reproaches
    and instead of glory will repay him with dishonor.(A)

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  1. 29.6 Gk he
  2. 29.6 Gk he
'Sirach 29:6' not found for the version: New International Version.

12 Do not lend to one who is stronger than you,
    but if you do lend anything, count it as a loss.(A)

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'Sirach 8:12' not found for the version: New International Version.