Lend not unto him that is mightier than thyself; for if thou lendest him, count it but lost.
WEB
Sirach 8:12
Don’t lend to a man who is stronger than you; and if you lend, count it as a loss.
Parallel Translations
Lend not to him that is mightier than yourself; for if you lend him, count it but lost.
Lend not unto him that is mightier than thyself; for if thou lendest him, count it but lost.