Deuteronomy 15
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Deuteronomy 15:1-5

1At the end of every seven years, you must cancel debts.

2This is what you will do: If you’ve made a loan, don’t collect payment on the debt your neighbor still owes you. Don’t demand that your neighbor or relative pay you, because the ⌞time⌟ for suspending payments on debts has been proclaimed in the Lord’s honor.

3You may demand that a foreigner pay, but don’t collect payment on the debt another Israelite still owes you.

4In any case, there shouldn’t be any poor people among you, because the Lord your God will certainly bless you in the land he is giving you as your own possession.

5He will bless you only if you listen carefully to the Lord your God and faithfully obey all these commands I’m giving you today.

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