Exodus 22:21-27

Christian Standard Bible

Laws Protecting the Vulnerable

²¹ “You must not exploit a resident alien^(A) or oppress him, since you were resident aliens in the land of Egypt.

²² “You must not mistreat any widow or fatherless child.^{(B) 23} If you do mistreat them, they will no doubt cry to me, and I will certainly hear their cry.^{(C) 24} My anger will burn, and I will kill you with the sword; then your wives will be widows and your children fatherless.^(D)

²⁵ “If you lend silver to my people, to the poor person among you, you must not be like a creditor to him; you must not charge him interest.^(E)

²⁶ “If you ever take your neighbor’s cloak as collateral, return it to him before sunset. ²⁷ For it is his only covering; it is the clothing for his body.^[a] What will he sleep in? And if he cries out to me, I will listen because I am gracious.^(F)