Exodus 22:27

Conservative English Version

because that is the only cover the poor have when they sleep at night. I am a merciful God, and when they call out to me, I will come to help them.

Cross References

2 Samuel 16:5

David was near the town of Bahurim when a man came out and started cursing him. The man was Shimei the son of Gera, and he was one of Saul's distant relatives.

1 Kings 2:8

Be sure to do something about Shimei son of Gera from Bahurim in the territory of Benjamin. He cursed and insulted me the day I went to Mahanaim. But later, when he came to meet me at the Jordan River, I promised that I wouldn't kill him.

1 Kings 2:9

Now you must punish him. He's an old man, but you're wise enough to know that you must have him killed.

2 Chronicles 30:9

and the enemies that have captured your families will show pity and send them back home. The LORD God is kind and merciful, and if you turn back to him, he will no longer turn his back on you.

Psalm 34:6

I was a nobody, but I prayed, and the LORD saved me from all my troubles.

Psalm 72:12

Do this because the king rescues the homeless when they cry out, and he helps everyone who is poor and in need.

Psalm 86:15

But you, the Lord God, are kind and merciful. You don't easily get angry, and your love can always be trusted.

Exodus 22:23

If you do, they will beg for my help, and I will come to their rescue.

Exodus 34:6

Then he passed in front of Moses and called out, "I am the LORD God. I am merciful and very patient with my people. I show great love, and I can be trusted.

Ecclesiastes 10:20

Don't even think about cursing the king; don't curse the rich, not even in secret. A little bird might hear and tell everything.

Isaiah 19:20

These will remind the Egyptians that the LORD All-Powerful is with them. And when they are in trouble and ask for help, he will send someone to rescue them from their enemies.

Deuteronomy 24:10

When you lend money to people, you are allowed to keep something of theirs as a guarantee that the money will be paid back. But you must not go into their house to get it.