30 Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again.



Ver. 30. Give to every man, &c.] General Norrice never thought he had that which he gave not away. It is not lack, but love of money, that maketh men churls. Men believe not that of Martial,



" Extra fortunam est quicquid donatur egenis;



Quas dederis solas semper habebis opes."



Ask them not again] Or if thou take the benefit of the law to recover them, do it without hate or heat; as tilters break their spears on each other’s breasts, yet without wrath or intention of hurt.