{29:1} He shows mercy who lends to his neighbor, for he keeps the commandments by strengthening him.
{29:2} Lend to your neighbor in his time of need, and receive it again from your neighbor in his time.
{29:3} Keep your word, and act faithfully with him, and then you will find whatever you need in every time.
{29:4} Many have treated a loan like found money, and they offered trouble to those who helped them.
{29:5} Until they receive, they kiss the hands of the giver, and they humble their voice in promises.

{28:26} Its continuance will not be permanent, but it will take hold of the ways of the unjust. And the just will not be burned by its flame.
{28:27} Those who abandon God will fall by it, and it will burn within them and not be quenched. And it will be sent upon them, like a lion, and it will wound them, like a leopard.
{28:28} Hedge your ears with thorns. Do not be willing to listen to a wicked tongue. And make doors and bars for your mouth.
{28:29} Melt down your gold and your silver. And make a scale for your words, and an upright bridle for your mouth.
{28:30} And be attentive, lest perhaps you may slip with your tongue, and fall in the sight of your enemies, who are lying in wait for you, and then your fall may be incurable unto death.