34 (A)But pasture fields of their cities shall not be sold, for that is their permanent possession.

Of Poor Countrymen

35 (B)Now in case a countryman of yours becomes poor and his [a]means among you falter, then you are to sustain him, like a stranger or a resident, so that he may live with you. 36 (C)Do not take [b]any kind of interest from him, but [c]fear your God, so that your countryman may live with you.

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Footnotes

  1. Leviticus 25:35 Lit hand
  2. Leviticus 25:36 Prob. interest on money and food loans
  3. Leviticus 25:36 Or revere

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