Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He does not oppress anyone or require a pledge for a loan. He does not commit robbery but gives his food to the hungry and provides clothing for the naked. New Living Translation He does not exploit the poor, but instead is fair to debtors and does not rob them. He gives food to the hungry and provides clothes for the needy. English Standard Version does not oppress anyone, exacts no pledge, commits no robbery, but gives his bread to the hungry and covers the naked with a garment, Berean Standard Bible He does not oppress another, or retain a pledge, or commit robbery. He gives his bread to the hungry and covers the naked with clothing. King James Bible Neither hath oppressed any, hath not withholden the pledge, neither hath spoiled by violence, but hath given his bread to the hungry, and hath covered the naked with a garment, New King James Version Has not oppressed anyone, Nor withheld a pledge, Nor robbed by violence, But has given his bread to the hungry And covered the naked with clothing; New American Standard Bible nor oppressed anyone, nor retained a pledge, nor committed robbery; instead, he gives his bread to the hungry and covers the naked with clothing, NASB 1995 or oppress anyone, or retain a pledge, or commit robbery, but he gives his bread to the hungry and covers the naked with clothing, NASB 1977 or oppress anyone, or retain a pledge, or commit robbery, but he gives his bread to the hungry, and covers the naked with clothing, Legacy Standard Bible or mistreat anyone, or retain a pledge or commit robbery, but he gives his bread to the hungry and covers the naked with clothing; Amplified Bible or oppress anyone, or take anything in pledge, or commit robbery, but he gives his bread to the hungry and covers the naked with clothing, Christian Standard Bible He doesn’t oppress anyone, hold collateral, or commit robbery. He gives his bread to the hungry and covers the naked with clothing. Holman Christian Standard Bible He doesn’t oppress anyone, hold collateral, or commit robbery. He gives his bread to the hungry and covers the naked with clothing. American Standard Version neither hath wronged any, hath not taken aught to pledge, neither hath taken by robbery, but hath given his bread to the hungry, and hath covered the naked with a garment; Contemporary English Version He never cheats or robs anyone and doesn't even demand security for a loan. He gives food and clothes to the poor English Revised Version neither hath wronged any, hath not taken aught to pledge, neither hath spoiled by violence, but hath given his bread to the hungry, and hath covered the naked with a garment, GOD'S WORD® Translation He doesn't oppress anyone. He doesn't keep the security for a loan. He doesn't rob anyone. He gives food to people who are hungry, and he gives clothes to those who are naked. Good News Translation or oppress anyone or rob anyone. He returns what a borrower gives him as security. He feeds the hungry and gives clothing to the naked. International Standard Version doesn't oppress anyone, doesn't take possession of a debtor's pledge, or doesn't steal, but instead shares his food with the hungry, gives clothes to those who are naked, Majority Standard Bible He does not oppress another, or retain a pledge, or commit robbery. He gives his bread to the hungry and covers the naked with clothing. NET Bible does not oppress anyone or keep what has been given in pledge, does not commit robbery, gives his food to the hungry, and clothes the naked, New Heart English Bible neither has wronged any, has not taken anything to pledge, neither has taken by robbery, but has given his bread to the hungry, and has covered the naked with a garment; Webster's Bible Translation Neither hath oppressed any, hath not withheld the pledge, neither hath stripped by violence, but hath given his bread to the hungry, and hath covered the naked with a garment, World English Bible hasn’t wronged any, hasn’t taken anything to pledge, hasn’t taken by robbery, but has given his bread to the hungry, and has covered the naked with a garment; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHe has not oppressed a man, "" He has not bound a pledge, "" And he has not taken away plunder, "" He has given his bread to the hungry, "" And he covered the naked with a garment, Young's Literal Translation A man -- he hath not oppressed, A pledge he hath not bound, And plunder he hath not taken away, His bread to the hungry he hath given, And the naked he covered with a garment, Smith's Literal Translation And not oppressing a man, not binding the pledge, and not stripping off plunder, giving his bread to him hungry, and clothing the naked with a garment. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd hath not grieved any man, nor withholden the pledge, nor taken away with violence, but hath given his bread to the hungry, and covered the naked with a garment: Catholic Public Domain Version and who has not grieved any man, nor withheld the collateral, nor seized by violence, but instead has given his bread to the hungry, and has covered the naked with a garment, New American Bible who does not oppress anyone, or exact a pledge, or commit robbery; who gives his food to the hungry and clothes the naked; New Revised Standard Version does not wrong anyone, exacts no pledge, commits no robbery, but gives his bread to the hungry and covers the naked with a garment, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleOppresses no man, takes no pledge from any one, extorts no one, but shall give his bread to the hungry and cover the naked with a garment; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Neither will he cheat a man, nor take away the security of a man, nor do harm, and he will give bread to the hungry and he will clothe the naked OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917neither hath wronged any, hath not taken aught to pledge, neither hath taken by robbery, but hath given his bread to the hungry, and hath covered the naked with a garment, Brenton Septuagint Translation and has not oppressed a man, and has not retained the pledge, nor committed robbery, has given his bread to the hungry, and has clothed the naked, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Proverb about Israel…15He does not eat at the mountain or look to the idols of the house of Israel. He does not defile his neighbor’s wife. 16He does not oppress another, or retain a pledge, or commit robbery. He gives his bread to the hungry and covers the naked with clothing. 17He withholds his hand from harming the poor and takes no interest or usury. He keeps My ordinances and follows My statutes. Such a man will not die for his father’s iniquity. He will surely live.… Cross References Matthew 25:35-36 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.’ Isaiah 58:6-7 Isn’t this the fast that I have chosen: to break the chains of wickedness, to untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and tear off every yoke? / 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 1:27 Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. Proverbs 19:17 Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender. Luke 10:33-34 But a Samaritan on a journey came upon him, and when he saw him, he had compassion. / He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. Isaiah 1:17 Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow.” Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Deuteronomy 15:7-8 If there is a poor man among your brothers within any of the gates in the land that the LORD your God is giving you, then you are not to harden your heart or shut your hand from your poor brother. / Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him whatever he needs. Luke 6:36 Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Job 31:16-20 If I have denied the desires of the poor or allowed the widow’s eyes to fail, / if I have eaten my morsel alone, not sharing it with the fatherless— / though from my youth I reared him as would a father, and from my mother’s womb I guided the widow— ... Galatians 6:10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith. 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. Psalm 82:3-4 Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; uphold the rights of the afflicted and oppressed. / Rescue the weak and needy; save them from the hand of the wicked. Romans 12:13 Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality. Hebrews 13:16 And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. Treasury of Scripture Neither has oppressed any, has not withheld the pledge, neither has spoiled by violence, but has given his bread to the hungry, and has covered the naked with a garment, withholden the pledge. Ezekiel 18:7 And hath not oppressed any, but hath restored to the debtor his pledge, hath spoiled none by violence, hath given his bread to the hungry, and hath covered the naked with a garment; but hath Job 22:7 Thou hast not given water to the weary to drink, and thou hast withholden bread from the hungry. Job 31:19 If I have seen any perish for want of clothing, or any poor without covering; Proverbs 22:9 He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor. Jump to Previous Aught Bread Clothing Commit Commits Covered Covers Debt Exacts Exercised Food Force Garment Gives Goods Hungry Loan Naked Need Oppress Oppressed Pledge Provides Require Retain Robbery Spoiled Stripped Violence Withheld Withholden WrongedJump to Next Aught Bread Clothing Commit Commits Covered Covers Debt Exacts Exercised Food Force Garment Gives Goods Hungry Loan Naked Need Oppress Oppressed Pledge Provides Require Retain Robbery Spoiled Stripped Violence Withheld Withholden WrongedEzekiel 18 1. God defends his justice31. and exhorts to repentance He does not oppress another The Hebrew word for "oppress" is "עָשַׁק" (ashaq), which conveys the idea of exploiting or taking advantage of someone, often through force or deceit. In the historical context of ancient Israel, oppression was a common issue, especially among the poor and marginalized. This phrase emphasizes the righteous behavior of the individual who refrains from using power unjustly. It reflects God's justice and compassion, urging believers to treat others with fairness and kindness, aligning with the broader biblical mandate to love one's neighbor. 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 Hebrew He does notלֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no oppress הוֹנָ֔ה (hō·w·nāh) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3238: To rage, be violent, to suppress, to maltreat another, וְאִישׁ֙ (wə·’îš) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person or retain חָבָ֔ל (ḥā·ḇāl) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2254: To wind tightly, to bind, a pledge, to pervert, destroy, to writhe in pain a pledge, חֲבֹל֙ (ḥă·ḇōl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2258: A pledge or commit גָזָ֑ל (ḡā·zāl) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1497: To pluck off, to flay, strip, rob robbery. וּגְזֵלָ֖ה (ū·ḡə·zê·lāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1500: Robbery, plunder He gives נָתָ֔ן (nā·ṯān) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set his bread לַחְמוֹ֙ (laḥ·mōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3899: Food, bread, grain to the hungry לְרָעֵ֣ב (lə·rā·‘êḇ) Preposition-l | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7457: Hungry and covers כִּסָּה־ (kis·sāh-) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3680: To plump, fill up hollows, to cover the naked וְעֵר֖וֹם (wə·‘ê·rō·wm) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 5903: Naked, nakedness with clothing. בָֽגֶד׃ (ḇā·ḡeḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 899: A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage Links Ezekiel 18:16 NIVEzekiel 18:16 NLT Ezekiel 18:16 ESV Ezekiel 18:16 NASB Ezekiel 18:16 KJV Ezekiel 18:16 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 18:16 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 18:16 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 18:16 French Bible Ezekiel 18:16 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 18:16 Neither has wronged any has not taken (Ezek. 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