A good man shows favor, and lends: he will guide his affairs with discretion.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Acceptable. Literally, "joyful. "Chrestos, "beneficent. "(Haydock)
Give, and it shall be given to you. (Menochius)
Judgment. And by liberal alms, prepared for the great accounting day. (St. Chrysostom)
He will say nothing indiscreetly, nor throw pearls before swine; (Matthew vii. 6.; St. Jerome) neither will he condemn others rashly, (Calmet) but give prudent advice to the afflicted. (Worthington)