Deuteronomy 24:17 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 202117 “You shall not deprive a resident alien or an orphan of justice; you shall not take a widow’s garment in pledge. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 176917 Thou shalt not pervert the judgment of the stranger, nor of the fatherless; nor take a widow's raiment to pledge: See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition17 You shall not pervert the justice due the stranger or the sojourner or the fatherless, or take a widow's garment in pledge. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)17 Thou shalt not wrest the justice due to the sojourner, or to the fatherless, nor take the widow’s raiment to pledge; See the chapterCommon English Bible17 Don’t obstruct the legal rights of an immigrant or orphan. Don’t take a widow’s coat as pledge for a loan. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version17 You shall not pervert the judgment of the new arrival or the orphan, nor shall you take away the widow's garment as collateral. See the chapter |
Then I will draw near to you for judgment; I will be swift to bear witness against the sorcerers, against the adulterers, against those who swear falsely, against those who oppress the hired workers in their wages, the widow, and the orphan, against those who thrust aside the alien and do not fear me, says the Lord of hosts.