Good News Bible Anglicised

Deuteronomy 24:9-16 Good News Bible Anglicised (GNBDC)

9. Remember what the Lord your God did to Miriam as you were coming from Egypt.

10. “When you lend a neighbour something, do not go into his house to get the garment he is going to give you as security;

11. wait outside and let him bring it to you himself.

12. If he is poor, do not keep it overnight;

13. 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.

14. “Do not cheat poor and needy hired servants, whether fellow-Israelites or foreigners living in one of your towns.

15. Each day before sunset pay them for that day's work; they need the money and have counted on getting it. If you do not pay them, they will cry out against you to the Lord, and you will be guilty of sin.

16. “Parents are not to be put to death for crimes committed by their children, and children are not to be put to death for crimes committed by their parents; people are to be put to death only for crimes they themselves have committed.