Religion
Book I, 94: On Vsurers
From Divine Fancies (1633), Book I
Religion
Of all men, Vs'rers are not least accurst;
They robb the Spittle, pinch th'Afflicted worst.
In others griefe they'r most delighted in;
Whilst Givers suffer for the Takers sin:
O how unjust a Trade of life is that,
Which makes the Lab'rers leane; and th'idle, fat!
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