Deuteronomy 15:9
The Scripture
(9) Beware that there be not a thought in thy wicked heart, saying, The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand; and thine eye be evil against thy poor brother, and thou givest him nought; and he cry unto the LORD against thee, and it be sin unto 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
Proverbs 4:23Jeremiah 17:10Matthew 15:19Mark 7:21Mark 7:22Romans 7:8Romans 7:9James 4:5Deuteronomy 28:54Deuteronomy 28:55Deuteronomy 28:56Proverbs 23:6
Related verses (shared words)
Luke 6:42Job 34:28Proverbs 21:13Philippians 3:2Deuteronomy 19:21Luke 11:34