Deuteronomy 24:13
ContextNET © | You must by all means 1 return to him at sunset the item he gave you as security so that he may sleep in his outer garment and bless you for it; it will be considered a just 2 deed by the Lord your God. |
NIV © | Return his cloak to him by sunset so that he may sleep in it. Then he will thank you, and it will be regarded as a righteous act in the sight of the LORD your God. |
NASB © | "When the sun goes down you shall surely return the pledge to him, that he may sleep in his cloak and bless you; and it will be righteousness for you before the LORD your God. |
NLT © | Return the cloak to its owner by sunset so your neighbor can sleep in it and bless you. And the LORD your God will count it as a righteous act. |
MSG © | return it to him at nightfall so that he can sleep in his cloak and bless you. In the sight of GOD, your God, that will be viewed as a righteous act. |
BBE © | 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. |
NRSV © | You shall give the pledge back by sunset, so that your neighbor may sleep in the cloak and bless you; and it will be to your credit before the LORD your God. |
NKJV © | "You shall in any case return the pledge to him again when the sun goes down, that he may sleep in his own garment and bless you; and it shall be righteousness to you before the LORD your God. |
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NET © | You must by all means 1 return to him at sunset the item he gave you as security so that he may sleep in his outer garment and bless you for it; it will be considered a just 2 deed by the Lord your God. |
NET © Notes |
1 tn The Hebrew text uses the infinitive absolute for emphasis, which the translation seeks to reflect with “by all means.” 2 tn Or “righteous” (so NIV, NLT). |