Many a good refuses to lend, not for any malicious reason: he is afraid of being cheated without cause.

Nevertheless, be kind to those who have fallen on hard times, do not keep them waiting for your help.

For the commandments’ sake, help the poor man; see his need and do not turn him away empty-handed.

Better to spend your money on a brother or friend than to let it rust under a stone, to your discredit.

Use your money according to the commandments of the Most High and you will find it more valuable than gold.

Fill your barns with good deeds and these will rescue you from misfortune. They will fight for you against your enemy better than any strong shield and mighty spear.

A good man goes surety for his neighbor; the scoundrel leaves him to his fate.

Do not forget the favors of your guarantor: he has risk his life for you.

The sinner wastes his guarantor’s money; the ungrateful man forgets the one who saved him.