And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same.
One who oppresses the poor to make more for himself, Or gives to the rich, will only come to poverty.
But the noble person devises noble plans; And by noble plans he stands.
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.
Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share,