Many therefore have refused to lend for other men's ill dealing, fearing to be defrauded.
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Sirach 29:7
There be manie which refuse to lend because of this inconuenience, fearing to be defrauded without cause.
Parallel Translations
Many therefore have refused to lend for other men's ill dealing, fearing to be defrauded.
Many therefore have refused to lend for other men’s ill dealing, fearing to be defrauded.
Many on account of fraud have turned away. They are afraid of being defrauded for nothing.