Deuteronomy 24:10

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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.

Cross References

Job 22:6

To guarantee payment of a debt, you have taken clothes from the poor.

Exodus 22:26

Before sunset you must return any coat taken as security for a loan,

Exodus 22:27

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.

Deuteronomy 15:8

Instead, be kind and lend them what they need.

Deuteronomy 24:11

Wait outside, and they will bring out the item you have agreed on.