Sirach 29:5-7

New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition

⁵ One kisses another’s hands until he gets a loan,
    and is deferential in speaking of his neighbour’s money;
but at the time for repayment he delays,
    and pays back with empty promises,
    and finds fault with the time.
⁶ 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 dishonour.
⁷ Many refuse to lend, not because of meanness,
    but from fear^[c] of being defrauded needlessly.