Deuteronomy:15:7-11
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If there is among you a poor man of your brethren ,
within any of the gates in your land which the LORD your God is giving you ,
you shall not harden your heart nor shut your hand from your poor brother ,
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but you shall open your hand wide to him and willingly lend him sufficient for his need ,
whatever he needs .
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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 .
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You shall surely give to him ,
and your heart should not be grieved when you give to him ,
because for this thing the LORD your God will bless you in all your works and in all to which you put your hand .
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For the poor will never cease from the land ;
therefore I command you ,
saying , "
You shall open your hand wide to your brother ,
to your poor and your needy ,
in your land .'