Deuteronomy 15:8

Contemporary English Version 1995

Instead, be kind and lend them what they need.

Cross References

Luke 6:34

If you lend money only to someone you think will pay you back, will God be pleased with you for that? Even sinners lend to sinners because they think they will get it all back.

Matthew 5:42

When people ask you for something, give it to them. When they want to borrow money, lend it to them.

Galatians 2:10

They only asked us to remember the poor, and this was something I had always been eager to do.

Psalm 37:26

They gladly give and lend, and their children turn out good.

Proverbs 19:17

Caring for the poor is lending to the Lord, and you will be well repaid.

Leviticus 25:35

If any of your people become poor and unable to support themselves, you must help them, just as you are supposed to help foreigners who live among you.