And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do that.
One who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth and one who gives gifts to the rich—both come to poverty.
But the noble make noble plans, and by noble deeds they stand.
“If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them.
And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, expecting to be repaid in full.
Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.