OLD TESTAMENT

Sirach 20:15

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He will give little and insult much. He will open his mouth like a crier. Today he will lend, and tomorrow he will ask for it back. Such a one is a hateful man.

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Verse 15. Much. As Dido did. “This is to make a display of favours to excite hatred.” Sen. Ben.

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