Many therefore have refused to lend for other men's ill dealing, fearing to be defrauded.
KJV
Sirach 29:7
Many therefore have refused to lend for other men’s ill dealing, fearing to be defrauded.
Parallel Translations
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.