And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same.
He who oppresses the poor to make more for himself Or who gives to the rich will only come to lack.
But the noble man counsels noble plans; And by noble plans he rises up.
And if you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them.
And if you lend to those from whom you expect to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners in order to receive back the same amount.
Command them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share,