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Leviticus 25:37
Do not take interest on the money which you let him have or on the food which you give him.
Leviticus 25:37 · Bible in Basic English
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Leviticus 25:37 in other translations
Thou shalt not give him thy money upon usury, nor lend him thy victuals for increase.
You must not lend him your silver at interest or sell him your food for profit.
You shall not lend him your money at interest, nor give him your food for profit.
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In context
34 But the land on the outskirts of their towns may not be exchanged for money, for it is their property for ever.
35 And if your brother becomes poor and is not able to make a living, then you are to keep him with you, helping him as you would a man from another country who is living among you.
36 Take no interest from him, in money or in goods, but have the fear of your God before you, and let your brother make a living among you.
37 Do not take interest on the money which you let him have or on the food which you give him.
38 I am the Lord your God, who took you out of the land of Egypt to give you the land of Canaan, that I might be your God.
39 And if your brother becomes poor and gives himself to you for money, do not make use of him like a servant who is your property;
40 But let him be with you as a servant working for payment, till the year of Jubilee;
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