Deuteronomy 24:13
But be certain to give it back to him when the sun goes down, so that he may have his clothing for sleeping in, and will give you his blessing: and this will be put to your account as righteousness before the Lord your God.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
In Context
12If he is a poor man, do not keep his property all night;
Cross References
Exodus 22:25If you let any of the poor among my people have the use of your money, do not be a hard creditor to him, and do not take interest.
Deuteronomy 6:25And it will be our righteousness if we take care to keep all this order before the Lord our God as he has given it to us.
Deuteronomy 24:15Give him his payment day by day, not keeping it back over night; for he is poor and his living is dependent on it; and if his cry against you comes to the ears of the Lord, it will be judged as sin in you.
Job 29:11For when it came to their ears, men said that I was truly happy; and when their eyes saw, they gave witness to me;
Job 31:16If I kept back the desire of the poor; if the widow's eye was looking for help to no purpose;
Psalms 112:9He has given with open hands to the poor; his righteousness is for ever; his horn will be lifted up with honour.
Matthew Henry on Deuteronomy 24:6-14
The Law of Divorce. ( b. c. 1451.) 5 When a man hath taken a new wife, he shall not go out to war, neither shall he be charged with any business: but he shall be free at home one year, and shall cheer up his wife which he hath taken. 6 No man shall take the nether or the upper millstone to pledge: for he taketh a man's life to pledge. 7 If a man be found stealing any of his brethren of the children of Israel, and maketh merchandise of him, or selleth him; then that thief shall die; and thou shalt put evil away… Read the whole commentary →