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Exodus 22:21
You must not exploit or oppress a foreign resident, for you yourselves were foreigners in the land of Egypt.
Exodus 22:21 · Berean Standard Bible
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Exodus 22:21 in other translations
Thou shalt neither vex a stranger, nor oppress him: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.
“You shall not wrong an alien or oppress him, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt.
"You shall not wrong a foreigner, neither shall you oppress him, for you were foreigners in the land of Egypt.
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In context
18 You must not allow a sorceress to live.
19 Whoever lies with an animal must surely be put to death.
20 If anyone sacrifices to any god other than the LORD alone, he must be set apart for destruction.
21 You must not exploit or oppress a foreign resident, for you yourselves were foreigners in the land of Egypt.
22 You must not mistreat any widow or orphan.
23 If you do mistreat them, and they cry out to Me in distress, I will surely hear their cry.
24 My anger will be kindled, and I will kill you with the sword; then your wives will become widows and your children will be fatherless.
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