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Deuteronomy 15:7-9
International Standard Version
Deuteronomy 15:7-9
International Standard Version
Care for the Poor
7 “If there should be a poor man among your relatives[a] in one of the cities of the land that the Lord your God is about to give you, don’t be hard-hearted or tight-fisted toward your poor relative.[b] 8 Instead, be sure to open your hand to him and lend him enough to lessen his need. 9 Be careful not to think this wicked thought to yourselves: ‘The seventh year, the year of remission, is drawing near…’ and you show ill will[c] toward your poor relative[d] and not give to him. He may then call to the Lord on account of you, and you will be guilty of sin.
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- Deuteronomy 15:7 Lit. brothers
- Deuteronomy 15:7 Lit. brother
- Deuteronomy 15:9 Lit. and your eyes are evil
- Deuteronomy 15:9 Lit. brother
Deuteronomy 15:7-9
New International Version
Deuteronomy 15:7-9
New International Version
7 If anyone is poor(A) among your fellow Israelites in any of the towns of the land the Lord your God is giving you, do not be hardhearted or tightfisted(B) toward them. 8 Rather, be openhanded(C) and freely lend them whatever they need. 9 Be careful not to harbor this wicked thought: “The seventh year, the year for canceling debts,(D) is near,” so that you do not show ill will(E) toward the needy among your fellow Israelites and give them nothing. They may then appeal to the Lord against you, and you will be found guilty of sin.(F)
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