Deuteronomy 24:13
New International Version
Return their cloak by sunset so that your neighbor may sleep in it. Then they will thank you, and it will be regarded as a righteous act in the sight of the LORD your God.

New Living Translation
Return the cloak to its owner by sunset so he can stay warm through the night and bless you, and the LORD your God will count you as righteous.

English Standard Version
You shall restore to him the pledge as the sun sets, that he may sleep in his cloak and bless you. And it shall be righteousness for you before the LORD your God.

Berean Standard Bible
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.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
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.

New American Standard Bible
When the sun goes down you shall certainly return the pledge to him, so that he may sleep in his cloak and bless you; and it will be righteousness for you before the LORD your God.

NASB 1995
“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.

NASB 1977
“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.

Legacy Standard Bible
When the sun goes down you shall surely return the deposit to him, that he may sleep in his cloak and bless you; and it will be righteousness for you before Yahweh your God.

Amplified Bible
You shall certainly restore the pledge (security deposit) to him at sunset, so that he may sleep in his garment and bless you; and it will be credited to you as righteousness (right standing) before the LORD your God.

Christian Standard Bible
Be sure to return it to him at sunset. Then he will sleep in it and bless you, and this will be counted as righteousness to you before the LORD your God.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Be sure to return it to him at sunset. Then he will sleep in it and bless you, and this will be counted as 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.

Contemporary English Version
Instead, give it back before sunset, so the owner can keep warm and sleep and ask the LORD to bless you. Then the LORD your God will notice that you have done the right thing.

English Revised 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 the LORD thy God.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Make sure you bring it back to him at sunset. When he wears his coat to bed [that night], he'll bless you. You will have done the right thing in the presence of the LORD your God.

Good News Translation
return it to him each evening, so that he can have it to sleep in. Then he will be grateful, and the LORD your God will be pleased with you.

International Standard Version
Be sure to return his garment to him at sunset so that he may sleep with it, and he will bless you. It will be a righteous deed in the presence of the LORD your God.

Majority Standard Bible
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.

NET Bible
You must by all means 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 deed by the LORD your God.

New Heart 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: and it shall be righteousness to you before the LORD your God.

Webster's Bible Translation
In any case thou shalt deliver to 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 to 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 Yahweh your God.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
you certainly give back the pledge to him at the going in of the sun, and he has lain down in his own raiment and has blessed you; and it is righteousness to you before your God YHWH.

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.

Smith's Literal Translation
Turning back, thou shalt turn back to him the pledge as the sun went down; he lay down in his garment and blessed thee; and to thee shall be justice before Jehovah thy God.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But thou shalt restore it to him presently before the going down of the sun: that he may sleep in his own raiment and bless thee, and thou mayst have justice before the Lord thy God.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Instead, you shall return it to him promptly, before the setting of the sun, so that, sleeping in his own garment, he may bless you, and you may have justice in the presence of the Lord your God.

New American Bible
but shall definitely return it at sunset, so that your neighbor may sleep in the garment and bless you. That will be your justice before the LORD, your God.

New Revised Standard Version
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.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But you shall return to him his mantle again when the sun goes down, that he may sleep in his own mantle, and bless you; and it shall be righteousness to you before the LORD your God.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
But return his security to him when the sun has set and he shall sleep in his cloak, and he will bless you and you shall have righteousness before LORD JEHOVAH your God.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
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 the LORD thy God.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Thou shalt surely restore his pledge at sunset, and he shall sleep in his garment, and he shall bless thee; and it shall be mercy to thee before the Lord thy God.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Additional Laws
12If he is a poor man, you must not go to sleep with the security in your possession; 13be 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. 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.…

Cross References
Exodus 22:26-27
If you take your neighbor’s cloak as collateral, return it to him by sunset, / because his cloak is the only covering he has for his body. What else will he sleep in? And if he cries out to Me, I will hear, for I am compassionate.

Matthew 5:7
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

Proverbs 19:17
Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.

Luke 6:35-36
But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. / Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.

Job 31:19-20
if I have seen one perish for lack of clothing, or a needy man without a cloak, / if his heart has not blessed me for warming him with the fleece of my sheep,

Isaiah 58:7
Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?

James 2:15-16
Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. / If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that?

Leviticus 19:13
You must not defraud your neighbor or rob him. You must not withhold until morning the wages due a hired hand.

1 John 3:17-18
If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? / Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.

Amos 2:8
They lie down beside every altar on garments taken in pledge. And in the house of their God, they drink wine obtained through fines.

Matthew 25:35-40
For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ / Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink? ...

Ezekiel 18:7
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.

Galatians 6:9-10
Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. / Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.

Nehemiah 5:11-12
Please restore to them immediately their fields, vineyards, olive groves, and houses, along with the percentage of the money, grain, new wine, and oil that you have been assessing them.” / “We will restore it,” they replied, “and will require nothing more from them. We will do as you say.” So I summoned the priests and required of the nobles and officials an oath that they would do what they had promised.

Romans 12:13
Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.


Treasury of Scripture

In any case you shall deliver him the pledge again when the sun goes down, that he may sleep in his own raiment, and bless you: and it shall be righteousness to you before the LORD your God.

deliver

Exodus 22:26,27
If thou at all take thy neighbour's raiment to pledge, thou shalt deliver it unto him by that the sun goeth down: …

Job 24:7,8
They cause the naked to lodge without clothing, that they have no covering in the cold…

Job 29:11-13
When the ear heard me, then it blessed me; and when the eye saw me, it gave witness to me: …

the sun

Deuteronomy 24:15
At his day thou shalt give him his hire, neither shall the sun go down upon it; for he is poor, and setteth his heart upon it: lest he cry against thee unto the LORD, and it be sin unto thee.

2 Corinthians 9:13,14
Whiles by the experiment of this ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection unto the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal distribution unto them, and unto all men; …

Ephesians 4:26
Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:

in his own raiment.

shall be

Deuteronomy 6:25
And it shall be our righteousness, if we observe to do all these commandments before the LORD our God, as he hath commanded us.

Deuteronomy 15:9,10
Beware that there be not a thought in thy wicked heart, saying, The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand; and thine eye be evil against thy poor brother, and thou givest him nought; and he cry unto the LORD against thee, and it be sin unto thee…

Genesis 15:6
And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness.

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Deuteronomy 24
1. Of divorce
5. A new married man goes not to war
6. Of pledges
7. Of kidnapping
8. Of leprosy
10. Of pledges
14. The hire is to be given
16. Of justice
19. Of charity














Be sure to return
The phrase emphasizes the importance of fulfilling one's obligations promptly and with integrity. In the Hebrew context, the word for "return" (שׁוּב, shuv) carries the connotation of restoration and repentance. It is not merely about giving back a physical item but restoring a sense of justice and compassion. This reflects the broader biblical principle of treating others with fairness and kindness, aligning with God's character.

to him by sunset
The timing here is significant. In ancient Israel, the day ended at sunset, marking a transition from work to rest. Returning the cloak by sunset underscores the urgency and necessity of ensuring the debtor's well-being. It reflects God's concern for the dignity and basic needs of every individual, emphasizing that compassion should not be delayed.

the cloak he has taken as security
The cloak, or outer garment, was often the only covering a poor person had, serving as both clothing and bedding. In the Hebrew culture, taking a cloak as security for a loan was permissible, but it was crucial to return it by nightfall. This practice highlights the balance between justice and mercy, ensuring that the lender's rights do not infringe upon the basic human rights of the borrower.

so that he may sleep in it
This phrase underscores the practical and compassionate nature of the law. The cloak's return ensures the debtor's comfort and dignity, allowing him to sleep without exposure to the elements. It reflects God's provision and care for the vulnerable, reminding believers of their responsibility to protect and uplift those in need.

and bless you
The debtor's blessing is not just a verbal expression but a heartfelt response to the lender's kindness. In the Hebrew tradition, blessings were powerful, invoking God's favor and presence. This phrase suggests that acts of mercy and justice invite divine blessing, creating a cycle of grace and gratitude.

and it will be credited to you as righteousness
The concept of righteousness (צְדָקָה, tzedakah) in Hebrew encompasses justice, charity, and ethical behavior. By returning the cloak, the lender aligns with God's standards, demonstrating faithfulness to His commands. This act of righteousness is not just a legal obligation but a reflection of one's relationship with God, highlighting the integration of faith and action.

before the LORD your God
This phrase places the entire command within the context of a covenant relationship with God. It reminds the Israelites that their actions are ultimately accountable to God, who sees and judges the heart. Living righteously before the Lord involves aligning one's actions with His will, fostering a community marked by justice, mercy, and love.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
be sure to return
הָשֵׁב֩ (hā·šêḇ)
Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute
Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again

[it]
הַעֲבוֹט֙ (ha·‘ă·ḇō·wṭ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5667: A pledge, article pledged

to him
ל֤וֹ (lōw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew

by sunset,
כְּבֹ֣א (kə·ḇō)
Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

so that he may sleep
וְשָׁכַ֥ב (wə·šā·ḵaḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7901: To lie down

in his own cloak
בְּשַׂלְמָת֖וֹ (bə·śal·mā·ṯōw)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 8008: A wrapper, mantle

and bless you,
וּבֵֽרֲכֶ֑ךָּ (ū·ḇê·ră·ḵe·kā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular
Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse

and this will be
תִּהְיֶ֣ה (tih·yeh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

credited to you as righteousness
צְדָקָ֔ה (ṣə·ḏā·qāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6666: Rightness, subjectively, objectively

before
לִפְנֵ֖י (lip̄·nê)
Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 6440: The face

the LORD
יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

your God.
אֱלֹהֶֽיךָ׃ (’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative


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