The wickedborrowsand does not payback,But the righteousis graciousand gives.
It is wellwith the manwho is graciousand lends;He will maintainhis causein judgment.
He has givenfreelyto the poor,His righteousnessenduresforever;His hornwill be exaltedin honor.
The richrulesover the poor,And the borrower[becomes] the lender'sslave.
But the noblemandevisesnobleplans;And by nobleplanshe stands.
"Giveto everyonewho asksof you, and whoever takes awaywhatis yours,do not demand it back.
And in the proportionthat anyof the discipleshad means,eachof them determinedto send[a contribution] for the reliefof the brethrenlivingin Judea.
"In everythingI showedyou that by working hardin this manneryou musthelpthe weakand rememberthe wordsof the LordJesus,that He Himselfsaid,'It is moreblessedto givethanto receive.'"
For you knowthe graceof our LordJesusChrist,that though He was rich,yet for your sakeHe becamepoor,sothat you through His povertymight become rich.
"The LORDwill openfor you His goodstorehouse,the heavens,to giverainto your landin its seasonand to blessallthe workof your hand;and you shall lendto manynations,but you shall not borrow.
And do not neglectdoing goodand sharing,for with suchsacrificesGodis pleased.
For Godis not unjustso as to forgetyour workand the lovewhichyou have showntowardHis name,in having ministeredand in still ministeringto the saints.
