7 Many on account of men’s ill-dealing have turned away; They have feared to be defrauded for nothing.
8 Howbeit with a man in poor estate be longsuffering; And let him not wait for your alms.
9 Help a poor man for the commandment’s sake; And according to his need send him not empty away.
10 Lose your money for a brother and a friend; And let it not rust under the stone to be lost.
11 Bestow your treasure according to the commandments of the Most High; And it shall profit you more than gold.
12 Shut up alms in your store-chambers; And it shall deliver you out of all affliction:
13 It shall fight for you against your enemy Better than a mighty shield and a ponderous spear.