He that sheweth mercy, lendeth to his neighbour: and he that is stronger in hand, keepeth the commandments. 2Lend to thy neighbour in the time of his need, and pay thou thy neighbour again in due time. 3Keep thy word, and deal faithfully with him: and thou shalt always find that which is necessary for thee. 4Many have looked upon a thing lent as a thing found, and have given trouble to them that helped them. 5Till they receive, they kiss the hands of the lender, and in promises they humble their voice: 6But when they should repay, they will ask time, and will return tedious and murmuring words, and will complain of the time: 7And if he be able to pay, he will stand off, he will scarce pay one half, and will count it as if he had found it: 8But if not, he will defraud him of his money, and he shall get him for an enemy without cause. 9And he will pay him with reproaches and curses, and instead of honour and good turn will repay him injuries. 10Many have refused to lend, not out of wickedness, but they were afraid to be defrauded without cause. 11But yet towards the poor be thou more hearty, and delay not to shew him mercy. 12Help the poor because of the commandment: and send him not away empty handed because of his poverty. 13Lose thy money for thy brother and thy friend: and hide it not under a stone to be lost.