28:27. They that forsake God shall fall into it, and it shall burn in them, and shall not be quenched, and it shall be sent upon them as a lion, and as a leopard it shall tear them.
28:28. Hedge in thy ears with thorns, hear not a wicked tongue, and make doors and bars to thy mouth.
28:29. Melt down thy gold and silver, and make a balance for thy words, and a just bridle for thy mouth:
28:30. And take heed lest thou slip with thy tongue, and fall in the sight of thy enemies who lie in wait for thee, and thy fall be incurable unto death.
Ecclesiasticus Chapter 29
Of charity in lending money, and justice in repaying. Of alms, and of being surety.
29:1. He that sheweth mercy, lendeth to his neighbour: and he that is stronger in hand, keepeth the commandments.
And he that is stronger in hand.... That is, he that is hearty and bountiful in lending to his neighbour in his necessity.
29:2. Lend to thy neighbour in the time of his need, and pay thou thy neighbour again in due time.
29:3. Keep thy word, and deal faithfully with him: and thou shalt always find that which is necessary for thee.