Deuteronomy 15:8

New American Bible - revised edition

Instead, you shall freely open your hand and generously lend what suffices to meet that need.

Cross References

Psalm 37:26

All day long he is gracious and lends, and his offspring become a blessing.

Proverbs 19:17

Whoever cares for the poor lends to the Lord, who will pay back the sum in full.

Leviticus 25:35

When one of your kindred is reduced to poverty and becomes indebted to you, you shall support that person like a resident alien; let your kindred live with you.

Matthew 5:42

Give to the one who asks of you, and do not turn your back on one who wants to borrow. Love of Enemies.

Luke 6:34

If you lend money to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit [is] that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, and get back the same amount.

Galatians 2:10

Only, we were to be mindful of the poor, which is the very thing I was eager to do. Peter’s Inconsistency at Antioch.