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They may then appeal to the LORD against you, and you will be found guilty of sin. <a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/15.htm">New Living Translation</a> Do not be mean-spirited and refuse someone a loan because the year for canceling debts is close at hand. If you refuse to make the loan and the needy person cries out to the LORD, you will be considered guilty of sin. <a href="/esv/deuteronomy/15.htm">English Standard Version</a> Take care lest there be an unworthy thought in your heart and you say, ‘The seventh year, the year of release is near,’ and your eye look grudgingly on your poor brother, and you give him nothing, and he cry to the LORD against you, and you be guilty of sin. <a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Be careful not to harbor this wicked thought in your heart: “The seventh year, the year of release, is near,” so that you look upon your poor brother begrudgingly and give him nothing. He will cry out to the LORD against you, and you will be guilty of sin. <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/15.htm">King James Bible</a> Beware that there be not a thought in thy wicked heart, saying, The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand; and thine eye be evil against thy poor brother, and thou givest him nought; and he cry unto the LORD against thee, and it be sin unto thee. <a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/15.htm">New King James Version</a> Beware lest there be a wicked thought in your heart, saying, ‘The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand,’ and your eye be evil against your poor brother and you give him nothing, and he cry out to the LORD against you, and it become sin among you. <a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Be careful that there is no mean-spirited thought in your heart, such as, ‘The seventh year, the year of release of debts, is near,’ and your eye is malicious toward your poor brother, and you give him nothing; then he may cry out to the LORD against you, and it will be a sin in you. <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/15.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Beware that there is no base thought in your heart, saying, &#8216The seventh year, the year of remission, is near,&#8217 and your eye is hostile toward your poor brother, and you give him nothing; then he may cry to the LORD against you, and it will be a sin in you. <a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Beware, lest there is a base thought in your heart, saying, ‘The seventh year, the year of remission, is near,’ and your eye is hostile toward your poor brother, and you give him nothing; then he may cry to the LORD against you, and it will be a sin in you. <a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Beware lest there be a vile thought in your heart, saying, ‘The seventh year, the year of the remission of debts, is near,’ and your eye is hostile toward your needy brother, and you give him nothing; then he may cry to Yahweh against you, and it will be a sin in you. <a href="/amp/deuteronomy/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Beware that there is no wicked thought in your heart, saying, ‘The seventh year, the year of release (remission, pardon), is approaching,’ and your eye is hostile (unsympathetic) toward your poor brother, and you give him nothing [since he would not have to repay you]; for he may cry out to the LORD against you, and it will become a sin for you. <a href="/csb/deuteronomy/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Be careful that there isn’t this wicked thought in your heart, ‘The seventh year, the year of canceling debts, is near,’ and you are stingy toward your poor brother and give him nothing. He will cry out to the LORD against you, and you will be guilty. <a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Be careful that there isn&#8217t this wicked thought in your heart, &#8216The seventh year, the year of canceling debts, is near,&#8217 and you are stingy toward your poor brother and give him nothing. He will cry out to the LORD against you, and you will be guilty. <a href="/asv/deuteronomy/15.htm">American Standard Version</a> Beware that there be not a base thought in thy heart, saying, The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand; and thine eye be evil against thy poor brother, and thou give him nought; and he cry unto Jehovah against thee, and it be sin unto thee. <a href="/cev/deuteronomy/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Be careful! Don't say to yourself, "Soon it will be the seventh year, and then I won't be able to get my money back." It would be horrible for you to think that way and to be so selfish that you refuse to help the poor. They are your relatives, and if you don't help them, they may ask the LORD to decide whether you have done wrong. And he will say that you are guilty. <a href="/erv/deuteronomy/15.htm">English Revised Version</a> Beware that there be not a base thought in thine heart, saying, The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand; and thine eye be evil against thy poor brother, and thou give him nought; and he cry unto the LORD against thee, and it be sin unto thee. <a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When the seventh year-the year when payments on debts are canceled-is near, you might be stingy toward poor Israelites and give them nothing. Be careful not to think these worthless thoughts. The poor will complain to the LORD about you, and you will be condemned for your sin. <a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/15.htm">Good News Translation</a> Do not refuse to lend them something, just because the year when debts are canceled is near. Do not let such an evil thought enter your mind. If you refuse to make the loan, they will cry out to the LORD against you, and you will be held guilty. <a href="/isv/deuteronomy/15.htm">International Standard Version</a> Be careful not to think this wicked thought to yourselves: 'The seventh year, the year of remission, is drawing near,' and you show ill will toward your poor relative and not give to him. He may then call to the LORD on account of you, and you will be guilty of sin. <a href="/msb/deuteronomy/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Be careful not to harbor this wicked thought in your heart: ?The seventh year, the year of release, is near,? so that you look upon your poor brother begrudgingly and give him nothing. He will cry out to the LORD against you, and you will be guilty of sin. <a href="/net/deuteronomy/15.htm">NET Bible</a> Be careful lest you entertain the wicked thought that the seventh year, the year of cancellation of debts, has almost arrived, and your attitude be wrong toward your impoverished fellow Israelite and you do not lend him anything; he will cry out to the LORD against you and you will be regarded as having sinned. <a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Be careful lest there be a wicked thought in your heart, saying, "The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand"; and your eye be evil against your poor brother, and you give him nothing; and he cry to the LORD against you, and it be sin to you. <a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Beware that there be not a thought in thy wicked heart, saying, The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand; and thy eye shall be evil against thy poor brother, and thou shalt give him naught; and he shall cry to the LORD against thee, and it shall be sin to thee. <a href="/web/deuteronomy/15.htm">World English Bible</a> Beware that there not be a wicked thought in your heart, saying, “The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand,” and your eye be evil against your poor brother and you give him nothing; and he cry to Yahweh against you, and it be sin to you. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Take heed to yourself lest there be a worthless word in your heart, saying, The seventh year [is] near, the year of release; and your eye is evil against your needy brother, and you do not give to him, and he has called to YHWH concerning you, and it has been sin in you; <a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Take heed to thee lest there be a word in thy heart -- worthless, saying, Near is the seventh year, the year of release; and thine eye is evil against thy needy brother, and thou dost not give to him, and he hath called concerning thee unto Jehovah, and it hath been in thee sin; <a href="/slt/deuteronomy/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Watch to thyself lest a word shall be with thy heart, of Belial, saying. The seventh year, the year of remission is drawing near; and thine eye be evil against thy needy brother and thou wilt not give to him; and he call against thee to Jehovah, and it was sin in thee.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Beware lest perhaps a wicked thought steal in upon thee, and thou say in thy heart: The seventh year of remission draweth nigh; and thou turn away thy eyes from thy poor brother, denying to lend him that which he asketh: lest he cry against thee to the Lord, and it become a sin unto thee. <a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Take care, lest perhaps an impious thought might creep within you, and you might say in your heart: ‘The seventh year of remission approaches.’ And so you might turn your eyes away from your poor brother, unwilling to lend to him what he has asked. If so, then he may cry out against you to the Lord, and it will be a sin for you. <a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/15.htm">New American Bible</a> Be careful not to entertain the mean thought, “The seventh year, the year of remission, is near,” so that you would begrudge your kin who is in need and give nothing, and your kin would cry to the LORD against you and you would be held guilty. <a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Be careful that you do not entertain a mean thought, thinking, “The seventh year, the year of remission, is near,” and therefore view your needy neighbor with hostility and give nothing; your neighbor might cry to the LORD against you, and you would incur guilt.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Beware that there be not a wicked thought in your heart, and you say, The seventh year, the year of release, is near; and your eye be evil toward your poor brother, and you give him nothing; and he cry to the LORD against you, and it be sin to you. <a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Beware lest there shall be an evil response in your heart and you will say 'The year of forgiveness has come near, the seventh year' , and your eye will become evil against your poor brother, and you will not give to him and he will cry out against you to LORD JEHOVAH and sin will be upon you.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Beware that there be not a base thought in thy heart, saying: 'The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand'; and thine eye be evil against thy needy brother, and thou give him nought; and he cry unto the LORD against thee, and it be sin in thee. <a href="/sep/deuteronomy/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Take heed to thyself that there be not a secret thing in thine heart, an iniquity, saying, The seventh year, the year of release, draws nigh; and thine eye shall be evil to thy brother that is in want, and thou shalt not give to him, and he shall cry against thee to the Lord, and there shall be great sin in thee. <a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/15-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=4414" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/15.htm">Generosity in Lending and Giving</a> …8Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him whatever he needs. 9<a href="/hebrew/8104.htm" title="8104: hiš·šā·mer (V-Nifal-Imp-ms) -- To keep, watch, preserve. A primitive root; properly, to hedge about, i.e. Guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.">Be careful</a> <a href="/hebrew/lə·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/6435.htm" title="6435: pen- (Conj) -- Lest. From panah; properly, removal; used only adverb as conjunction, lest.">not to harbor</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: yih·yeh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1100.htm" title="1100: ḇə·lî·ya·‘al (N-ms) -- Worthlessness. From bliy and ya'al; without profit, worthlessness; by extension, destruction, wickedness.">this wicked</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: ḏā·ḇār (N-ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">thought</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">in</a> <a href="/hebrew/3824.htm" title="3824: lə·ḇā·ḇə·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Inner man, mind, will, heart. From labab; the heart; used also like leb.">your heart:</a> <a href="/hebrew/7651.htm" title="7651: haš·še·ḇa‘ (Art:: Number-fs) -- Or shibrah; from shaba'; a primitive cardinal number; seven; also seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number.">“The seventh</a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: šə·naṯ- (N-fsc) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year.">year,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: šə·naṯ (N-fsc) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year.">the year</a> <a href="/hebrew/8059.htm" title="8059: haš·šə·miṭ·ṭāh (Art:: N-fs) -- A letting drop, a (temporary) remitting. From shamat; remission or suspension of labor).">of release,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7126.htm" title="7126: qā·rə·ḇāh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- To come near, approach. A primitive root; to approach for whatever purpose.">is near,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: ‘ê·nə·ḵā (N-csc:: 2ms) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">so that you look upon</a> <a href="/hebrew/34.htm" title="34: hā·’eḇ·yō·wn (Art:: Adj-ms) -- In want, needy, poor. From 'abah, in the sense of want; destitute.">your poor</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: bə·’ā·ḥî·ḵā (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 2ms) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">brother</a> <a href="/hebrew/7489.htm" title="7489: wə·rā·‘āh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3fs) -- A primitive root; properly, to spoil; figuratively, to make good for nothing, i.e. Bad.">begrudgingly</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: ṯit·tên (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">and give him</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">nothing.</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: wə·qā·rā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">He will cry out</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·le·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">against you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wə·hā·yāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">and you will be</a> <a href="/hebrew/ḇə·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/2399.htm" title="2399: ḥêṭ (N-ms) -- A sin. From chata'; a crime or its penalty.">guilty of sin.</a> 10Give generously to him, and do not let your heart be grieved when you do so. And because of this the LORD your God will bless you in all your work and in everything to which you put your hand.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/proverbs/28-27.htm">Proverbs 28:27</a> Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses. <a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a> Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. <a href="/luke/6-34.htm">Luke 6:34-35</a> And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, expecting to be repaid in full. / But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. <a href="/james/2-15.htm">James 2:15-16</a> Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. / If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that? <a href="/1_john/3-17.htm">1 John 3:17</a> If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? <a href="/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17</a> Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender. <a href="/matthew/25-40.htm">Matthew 25:40</a> And the King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’ <a href="/luke/12-33.htm">Luke 12:33-34</a> Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide yourselves with purses that will not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. <a href="/acts/4-34.htm">Acts 4:34-35</a> There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, / and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">2 Corinthians 9:7</a> Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver. <a href="/proverbs/21-13.htm">Proverbs 21:13</a> Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too shall cry out and receive no answer. <a href="/matthew/5-42.htm">Matthew 5:42</a> Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you. <a href="/galatians/6-9.htm">Galatians 6:9-10</a> Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. / Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith. <a href="/hebrews/13-16.htm">Hebrews 13:16</a> And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. <a href="/proverbs/22-9.htm">Proverbs 22:9</a> A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Beware that there be not a thought in your wicked heart, saying, The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand; and your eye be evil against your poor brother, and you give him nothing; and he cry to the LORD against you, and it be sin to you.Beware<a href="/proverbs/4-23.htm">Proverbs 4:23</a> Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.<a href="/jeremiah/17-10.htm">Jeremiah 17:10</a> I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.<a href="/matthew/15-19.htm">Matthew 15:19</a> For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:thought, etc.<a href="/deuteronomy/28-54.htm">Deuteronomy 28:54-56</a> So that the man that is tender among you, and very delicate, his eye shall be evil toward his brother, and toward the wife of his bosom, and toward the remnant of his children which he shall leave: … <a href="/proverbs/23-6.htm">Proverbs 23:6</a> Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats:<a href="/proverbs/24-9.htm">Proverbs 24:9</a> The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.he cry<a href="/deuteronomy/24-15.htm">Deuteronomy 24:15</a> At his day thou shalt give him his hire, neither shall the sun go down upon it; for he is poor, and setteth his heart upon it: lest he cry against thee unto the LORD, and it be sin unto thee.<a href="/exodus/3-7.htm">Exodus 3:7</a> And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows;<a href="/exodus/22-23.htm">Exodus 22:23</a> If thou afflict them in any wise, and they cry at all unto me, I will surely hear their cry;sin unto thee<a href="/matthew/25-41.htm">Matthew 25:41-45</a> Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels: … <a href="/james/4-17.htm">James 4:17</a> Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.<a href="/1_john/3-15.htm">1 John 3:15-17</a> Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/13-13.htm">Base</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-30.htm">Beware</a> <a href="/numbers/23-21.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/13-11.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/13-8.htm">Eye</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/15-8.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/15-7.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/13-17.htm">Naught</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/15-7.htm">Needy</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/13-17.htm">Nought</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/15-7.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/15-3.htm">Release</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/15-2.htm">Remission</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-14.htm">Seventh</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/9-27.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/14-27.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/13-13.htm">Wicked</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/19-22.htm">Base</a> <a href="/judges/13-4.htm">Beware</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-24.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/15-21.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/19-13.htm">Eye</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/15-10.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/15-10.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-19.htm">Naught</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/15-11.htm">Needy</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-32.htm">Nought</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/15-11.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/15-13.htm">Release</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-10.htm">Remission</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/15-12.htm">Seventh</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/19-15.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/19-19.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/17-5.htm">Wicked</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 15</div>1. <a href="/deuteronomy/15-1.htm">The seventh year a year of release for the poor</a> 7. <a href="/deuteronomy/15-7.htm">one must be generous in lending or giving</a> 12. <a href="/deuteronomy/15-12.htm">A Hebrew servant, except by choice, must be freed in the seventh year</a> 19. <a href="/deuteronomy/15-19.htm">All firstborn males of the cattle are to be sanctified unto the Lord.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In biblical teaching, the heart is often seen as the center of moral and spiritual life (<a href="/proverbs/4-23.htm">Proverbs 4:23</a>). The warning here is against allowing selfishness and greed to take root, which can lead to sinful actions. Jesus also taught about the significance of the heart in <a href="/matthew/15-19.htm">Matthew 15:19</a>, where evil thoughts are said to originate.“The seventh year, the year of release, is near,” The seventh year refers to the Sabbatical Year, a time when debts were to be forgiven (<a href="/deuteronomy/15.htm">Deuteronomy 15:1-2</a>). This practice was part of the Mosaic Law, designed to prevent the accumulation of debt and ensure economic balance within the community. It reflects God's concern for social justice and care for the poor. The concept of release foreshadows the ultimate release from sin through Christ (<a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Luke 4:18-19</a>).so that you look upon your poor brother begrudgingly and give him nothing. This phrase addresses the temptation to withhold generosity due to the impending debt release. The term "poor brother" highlights the familial relationship among the Israelites, emphasizing communal responsibility. The law encouraged generosity and care for the needy (<a href="/leviticus/25-35.htm">Leviticus 25:35-37</a>). Jesus reinforced this principle in the New Testament, teaching that whatever is done for the least of His brothers is done for Him (<a href="/matthew/25-40.htm">Matthew 25:40</a>).He will cry out to the LORD against you, The cry of the oppressed reaching God is a recurring theme in Scripture (<a href="/exodus/3-7.htm">Exodus 3:7</a>). It underscores God's attentiveness to the plight of the poor and His role as their defender. This serves as a warning that God hears and responds to injustice, aligning with His character as a just and righteous judge (<a href="/psalms/34-17.htm">Psalm 34:17</a>).and you will be guilty of sin. The consequence of ignoring the needs of the poor is clearly stated as sin. This reflects the biblical principle that sin is not only about actions but also about failing to act righteously (<a href="/james/4-17.htm">James 4:17</a>). The law was given to guide the Israelites in living a life pleasing to God, and failure to adhere to it resulted in guilt. This points to the need for a savior, as all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (<a href="/romans/3-23.htm">Romans 3:23</a>), fulfilled in Jesus Christ who offers forgiveness and redemption.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> - The author of Deuteronomy, delivering God's laws and instructions to the Israelites. 2. <a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a> - The chosen people of God, receiving the laws and commandments as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_seventh_year.htm">The Seventh Year (Year of Release)</a> - A sabbatical year in which debts were to be forgiven, reflecting God's provision and mercy. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_poor_brother.htm">The Poor Brother</a> - Represents those in need within the community, whom God commands to be treated with compassion and generosity. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a> - The ultimate judge and authority, to whom the poor may appeal if wronged.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/guard_your_heart_against_selfishness.htm">Guard Your Heart Against Selfishness</a> The verse warns against harboring wicked thoughts that prioritize self-interest over obedience to God's commands. Believers are called to examine their hearts and motives, ensuring they align with God's will. <a href="/topical/e/embrace_generosity_as_a_reflection_of_god's_character.htm">Embrace Generosity as a Reflection of God's Character</a> God's command to release debts in the seventh year reflects His mercy and provision. Christians are encouraged to mirror this generosity, trusting in God's provision rather than clinging to material wealth. <a href="/topical/r/recognize_the_spiritual_consequences_of_neglecting_the_needy.htm">Recognize the Spiritual Consequences of Neglecting the Needy</a> Ignoring the needs of others, especially when motivated by selfishness, is considered sin. Believers are reminded that God sees and judges the intentions of the heart, and they are accountable to Him. <a href="/topical/u/understand_the_importance_of_community_support.htm">Understand the Importance of Community Support</a> The command to care for the poor brother emphasizes the importance of community and mutual support. Christians are called to build a community that reflects God's love and care for all its members. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_justice_and_provision.htm">Trust in God's Justice and Provision</a> The possibility of the poor appealing to the LORD serves as a reminder of God's justice. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's provision and justice, rather than relying solely on their own understanding and resources.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 15</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_shemitah_year.htm">What is the Shemitah year?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_evil_eye_mean.htm">What does the evil eye mean?</a> <a href="/q/why_spare_gibeonites_despite_deut._20_16-17.htm">How does sparing the Gibeonites (Joshua 9:15) align with instructions to destroy all Canaanite inhabitants (Deuteronomy 20:16-17)?</a> <a href="/q/how_didn't_debt_cancellation_ruin_economy.htm">Deuteronomy 15:1-2 prescribes canceling debts every seven years--how would this not destabilize an ancient economy?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/deuteronomy/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 9. - A thought in thy wicked heart; literally, a thing in thy heart worthlessness, i.e. a thing which is worthless and unworthy. The word used is belial (בְּלִיַּעַל), which does not denote that which is wicked so much as that which is worthless. Thus, "a man of Belial" is a worthless fellow - not necessarily a wicked man (cf. <a href="/deuteronomy/13-13.htm">Deuteronomy 13:13</a>). And it be sin unto thee; i.e. entail guilt upon thee, and so expose thee to the Divine displeasure. <a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/15-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Be careful הִשָּׁ֣מֶר (hiš·šā·mer) Verb - Nifal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8104.htm">Strong's 8104: </a> To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to not to harbor פֶּן־ (pen-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6435.htm">Strong's 6435: </a> Removal, lest this wicked בְלִיַּ֜עַל (ḇə·lî·ya·‘al) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1100.htm">Strong's 1100: </a> Without profit, worthlessness, destruction, wickedness thought דָבָר֩ (ḏā·ḇār) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause in עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with your heart, לְבָבְךָ֨ (lə·ḇā·ḇə·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3824.htm">Strong's 3824: </a> Inner man, mind, will, heart “The seventh הַשֶּׁבַע֮ (haš·še·ḇa‘) Article | Number - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7651.htm">Strong's 7651: </a> Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number year, שְׁנַֽת־ (šə·naṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8141.htm">Strong's 8141: </a> A year the year שְׁנַ֣ת (šə·naṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8141.htm">Strong's 8141: </a> A year of release, הַשְּׁמִטָּה֒ (haš·šə·miṭ·ṭāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8059.htm">Strong's 8059: </a> A letting drop, a (temporary) remitting is near,” קָֽרְבָ֣ה (qā·rə·ḇāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7126.htm">Strong's 7126: </a> To come near, approach so that you look upon עֵֽינְךָ֗ (‘ê·nə·ḵā) Noun - common singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> An eye, a fountain your poor הָֽאֶבְי֔וֹן (hā·’eḇ·yō·wn) Article | Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_34.htm">Strong's 34: </a> In want, needy, poor brother בְּאָחִ֙יךָ֙ (bə·’ā·ḥî·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> A brother, ) begrudgingly וְרָעָ֣ה (wə·rā·‘āh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7489.htm">Strong's 7489: </a> To spoil, to make, good for, nothing, bad and give him תִתֵּ֖ן (ṯit·tên) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set nothing. וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no He will cry out וְקָרָ֤א (wə·qā·rā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> To call, proclaim, read to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the LORD יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel against you, עָלֶ֙יךָ֙ (‘ā·le·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against and you will be וְהָיָ֥ה (wə·hā·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be guilty of sin. חֵֽטְא׃ (ḥêṭ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2399.htm">Strong's 2399: </a> A crime, its penalty <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/15-9.htm">Deuteronomy 15:9 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/15-9.htm">Deuteronomy 15:9 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/deuteronomy/15-9.htm">Deuteronomy 15:9 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/15-9.htm">Deuteronomy 15:9 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/15-9.htm">Deuteronomy 15:9 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/15-9.htm">Deuteronomy 15:9 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/15-9.htm">Deuteronomy 15:9 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/15-9.htm">Deuteronomy 15:9 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/15-9.htm">Deuteronomy 15:9 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/15-9.htm">Deuteronomy 15:9 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/15-9.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 15:9 Beware that there not be a base (Deut. 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