Deuteronomy 24:13 “be sure to return it to him by sunset, so that he may sleep in his own…”

Deuteronomy 24:13

be sure to return it to him by sunset, so that he may sleep in his own cloak and bless you, and this will be credited to you as righteousness before the LORD your God.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

In any case thou shalt deliver him the pledge again when the sun goeth down, that he may sleep in his own raiment, and bless thee: and it shall be righteousness unto thee before the LORD thy God.

World English Bible

You shall surely restore to him the pledge when the sun goes down, that he may sleep in his garment and bless you. It shall be righteousness to you before the LORD your God.

American Standard Version

thou shalt surely restore to him the pledge when the sun goeth down, that he may sleep in his garment, and bless thee: and it shall be righteousness unto thee before Jehovah thy God.

Geneva Bible 1599

But shalt restore him the pledge when the sunne goeth downe, that he may sleepe in his raiment, and blesse thee: and it shalbe righteousnesse vnto thee before the Lord thy God.

Darby Translation

in any case thou shalt return him the pledge at the going down of the sun, that he may sleep in his own upper garment and bless thee; and it shall be righteousness unto thee before Jehovah thy God.

Young's Literal Translation

thou dost certainly give back to him the pledge at the going in of the sun, and he hath lain down in his own raiment, and hath blessed thee; and to thee it is righteousness before Jehovah thy God.

Bible in Basic English

But be certain to give it back to him when the sun goes down, so that he may have his clothing for sleeping in, and will give you his blessing: and this will be put to your account as righteousness before the Lord your God.

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Cross references

“deliver”

Job 29:11–13 Job 31:16–20 Ezekiel 18:7 Ezekiel 18:12 Ezekiel 33:15 Amos 2:8

Job 29:11–13 · BSB

For those who heard me called me blessed, and those who saw me commended me,

Job 31:16–20 · BSB

If I have denied the desires of the poor or allowed the widow’s eyes to fail,

Ezekiel 18:7 · BSB

He does not oppress another, but restores the pledge to the debtor. He does not commit robbery, but gives his bread to the hungry and covers the naked with clothing.

Ezekiel 18:12 · BSB

He oppresses the poor and needy; he commits robbery and does not restore a pledge. He lifts his eyes to idols; he commits abominations.

Ezekiel 33:15 · BSB

if he restores a pledge, makes restitution for what he has stolen, and walks in the statutes of life without practicing iniquity—then he will surely live; he will not die.

Amos 2:8 · BSB

They lie down beside every altar on garments taken in pledge. And in the house of their God, they drink wine obtained through fines.

“the sun”

Deuteronomy 24:15 Ephesians 4:26 2 Corinthians 9:13 2 Corinthians 9:14

Deuteronomy 24:15 · BSB

You are to pay his wages each day before sunset, because he is poor and depends on them. Otherwise he may cry out to the LORD against you, and you will be guilty of sin.

Ephesians 4:26 · BSB

“Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger,

2 Corinthians 9:13 · BSB

Because of the proof this ministry provides, the saints will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all the others.

2 Corinthians 9:14 · BSB

And their prayers for you will express their affection for you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you.

“shall be”

Deuteronomy 6:25 Daniel 4:27 Genesis 15:6 Psalm 112:9 Isaiah 58:8 James 1:27

Deuteronomy 6:25 · BSB

And if we are careful to observe every one of these commandments before the LORD our God, as He has commanded us, then that will be our righteousness.”

Daniel 4:27 · BSB

Therefore, may my advice be pleasing to you, O king. Break away from your sins by doing what is right, and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed. Perhaps there will be an extension of your prosperity.”

Genesis 15:6 · BSB

Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness.

Psalm 112:9 · BSB

He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.

Isaiah 58:8 · BSB

Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will come quickly. Your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard.

James 1:27 · BSB

Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

12If he is a poor man, you must not go to sleep with the security in your possession;

14Do not oppress a hired hand who is poor and needy, whether he is a brother or a foreigner residing in one of your towns.

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