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" 'If one of your countrymen becomes poor and is unable to support himself among you, help him as you would an alien or a temporary resident, so he can continue to live among you.

"‘If any of your fellow Israelites become poor and are unable to support themselves among you, help them as you would a foreigner and stranger, so they can continue to live among you.

Do not take interest of any kind from him, but fear your God, so that your countryman may continue to live among you.

Do not take interest or any profit from them, but fear your God, so that they may continue to live among you.

You must not lend him money at interest or sell him food at a profit.

You must not lend them money at interest or sell them food at a profit.

I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt to give you the land of Canaan and to be your God.

I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt to give you the land of Canaan and to be your God.