He that has pity upon the poor lends unto the LORD; and that which he has given will he pay him again.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Lendeth. To receive interest, foeneratur. (Haydock)
Such usury is lawful, and God will abundantly reward acts of mercy. (Calmet)
He engages his word for the poor. (St. Augustine in Psalm xxxvi.)
