Deuteronomy 24:13

New English Translation

You must by all means return to him at sunset the item he gave you as security so that he may sleep in his outer garment and bless you for it; it will be considered a just deed by the Lord your God.

Cross References

Genesis 15:6

Abram believed the Lord, and the Lord considered his response of faith as proof of genuine loyalty.

Psalm 112:9

He generously gives to the needy; his integrity endures. He will be vindicated and honored.

Exodus 22:25

“If you lend money to any of my people who are needy among you, do not be like a moneylender to him; do not charge him interest.

Isaiah 58:8

Then your light will shine like the sunrise; your restoration will quickly arrive; your godly behavior will go before you, and the Lord’s splendor will be your rear guard.

Ezekiel 18:12

oppresses the poor and the needy, commits robbery, does not give back what was given in pledge, prays to idols, performs abominable acts,

Ezekiel 18:16

does not oppress anyone or keep what has been given in pledge, does not commit robbery, gives his food to the hungry, and clothes the naked,

Ezekiel 18:7

does not oppress anyone, but gives the debtor back whatever was given in pledge, does not commit robbery, but gives his bread to the hungry and clothes the naked,

Ezekiel 33:15

He returns what was taken in pledge, pays back what he has stolen, and follows the statutes that give life, committing no iniquity. He will certainly live – he will not die.

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, O king, may my advice be pleasing to you. Break away from your sins by doing what is right, and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor. Perhaps your prosperity will be prolonged.”

Amos 2:8

They stretch out on clothing seized as collateral; they do so right beside every altar! They drink wine bought with the fines they have levied; they do so right in the temple of their God!

Ephesians 4:26

Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on the cause of your anger.

Deuteronomy 24:12

If the person is poor you may not use what he gives you as security for a covering.

Deuteronomy 24:15

You must pay his wage that very day before the sun sets, for he is poor and his life depends on it. Otherwise he will cry out to the Lord against you, and you will be guilty of sin.

Deuteronomy 6:25

We will be innocent if we carefully keep all these commandments before the Lord our God, just as he demands.”

James 1:27

Pure and undefiled religion before God the Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their misfortune and to keep oneself unstained by the world.