Deuteronomy 15:6
The Scripture
(6) For the LORD thy God blesseth thee, as he promised thee: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, but thou shalt not borrow; and thou shalt reign over many nations, but they shall not reign over thee.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter God tells the people that debts to enemies must be forgiven and slaves must be released, and that no one should be forced to pay debts to strangers. The focus is on compassion and the removal of burdens that would cause suffering. The passage emphasizes that the law seeks to protect the vulnerable and promote peace.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 28:12Deuteronomy 28:44Psalms 37:21Psalms 37:26Psalms 112:5Proverbs 22:7Luke 6:35Deuteronomy 28:13I Kings 4:21I Kings 4:24II Chronicles 9:26Ezra 4:20
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