23 If you do, I, the Lord, will answer them when they cry out to me for help,
24 and I will be angry and kill you in war. Your wives will become widows, and your children will be fatherless.
25 “If you lend money to any of my people who are poor, do not act like a moneylender and require him to pay interest.
26 If you take someone's cloak as a pledge that he will pay you, you must give it back to him before the sun sets,
27 because it is the only covering he has to keep him warm. What else can he sleep in? When he cries out to me for help, I will answer him because I am merciful.
28 “Do not speak evil of God, and do not curse a leader of your people.
29 “Give me the offerings from your corn, your wine, and your olive oil when they are due.“Give me your firstborn sons.