Potts(1905-1910) 8120
8120. Exodus 14
THE DOCTRINE OF CHARITY
It is believed that charity toward the neighbor consists in giving to the poor, in helping the needy, and in doing good to everyone without exception. Nevertheless genuine charity consists in acting prudently, and to the end that good may come thereby. He who helps any poor or needy rogue, does evil to his neighbor through him, for by the help which he affords he confirms him in evil, and supplies him with the means of doing evil to others. It is otherwise with him who gives assistance to the good.
Elliott(1983-1999) 8120
8120. TEACHINGS ABOUT CHARITY
Charity towards the neighbour is thought to consist in giving to the poor, helping a person in need, and doing good to everyone. But genuine charity involves acting circumspectly and with the end in view that good may result. Anybody who gives help to some poor or needy person who is a wrong-doer does ill to the neighbour through him, for through the help he gives that wrong-doer he strengthens him in evil and supplies him the wherewithal to do ill to others. It is different with one who supplies help to the good.
Latin(1748-1756) 8120
8120. x). EXODI CAPUT DECIMUM QUARTUM DOCTRINA CHARITATISCreditur quod charitas erga proximum sit dare pauperibus, opem ferre indigenti, ac bonum facere cuicumque; sed usque genuina charitas est prudenter agere, et propter finem ut inde bonum; qui alicui pauperi aut indigenti malefico opem fert, is per illum malefacit proximo, nam per opem quam fert, confirmat illum in malo, (c)ac suppeditat ei copiam malefaciendi aliis; aliter qui suppetias fert bonis.