Deuteronomy 15:7-10 Blessings and Curses

7 If there is a poor man among your brothers in any of the towns of the land that the Lord your God is giving you, do not be hardhearted or tightfisted toward your poor brother.

8 Rather be openhanded and freely lend him whatever he needs.

9 Be careful not to harbor this wicked thought: “The seventh year, the year for canceling debts, is near,” so that you do not show ill will toward your needy brother and give him nothing. He may then appeal to the Lord against you, and you will be found guilty of sin.

10 Give generously to him and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to.

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Cross References for Deuteronomy 15:7-10

Proverbs 21:13 - If a man shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and not be answered. Click to read the verse Proverbs 21:13 Click to read the verse Proverbs 21:13

Deuteronomy 15:9 - Be careful not to harbor this wicked thought: “The seventh year, the year for canceling debts, ... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 15:9 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 15:9

James 2:15-16 - Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. Click to read the verse James 2:15-16 Click to read the verse James 2:15-16

Proverbs 28:27 - He who gives to the poor will lack nothing, but he who closes his eyes to them receives many cu... Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:27 Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:27

1 John 3:16-17 - This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay d... Click to read the verse 1 John 3:16-17 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:16-17

Matthew 18:30 - “But he refused. Instead, he went off and had the man thrown into prison until he could pay the... Click to read the verse Matthew 18:30 Click to read the verse Matthew 18:30

James 1:9 - The brother in humble circumstances ought to take pride in his high position. Click to read the verse James 1:9 Click to read the verse James 1:9

Nehemiah 5:3 - Others were saying, “We are mortgaging our fields, our vineyards and our homes to get grain dur... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 5:3 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 5:3