Many therefore have refused to lend for other men's ill dealing, fearing to be defrauded.
WEB
Sirach 29:7
Many on account of fraud have turned away. They are afraid of being defrauded for nothing.
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.