Deuteronomy 15:13

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Modern

And when you release him, do not send him away empty-handed.

Traditional

And when thou sendest him out free from thee, thou shalt not let him go away empty:

Literal

And when you send him away free from you, you must not send him emptily.

Latin

…et quem libertate donaveris, nequaquam vacuum abire patieris:

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Hebrew

English

And when you release him, do not send him away empty-handed.

Notes

Deuteronomy 15:1–23

The law of Moses included rules about borrowing and lending. Here, God commanded Israel to cancel debts in the seventh year and to lend generously to the poor.

These laws helped poor people survive times of need. They also placed limits on the wealthy so they would not take advantage of those who were vulnerable.

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