Deuteronomy 15:8
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
But you shall open your hand wide to him, and shall surely lend him sufficient for his need, in that which he wants.
American King James Version (AKJV)
But you shall open your hand wide to him, and shall surely lend him sufficient for his need, in that which he wants.
American Standard Version (ASV)
but thou shalt surely open thy hand unto him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need in that which he wanteth.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
But let your hand be open to give him the use of whatever he is in need of.
Webster's Revision
But thou shalt open thy hand wide to him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need, in that which he wanteth.
World English Bible
but you shall surely open your hand to him, and shall surely lend him sufficient for his need [in that] which he wants.
English Revised Version (ERV)
but thou shalt surely open thine hand unto him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need in that which he wanteth.
Clarke's Deuteronomy 15:8 Bible Commentary
Thou shalt open thine hand wide - Thy benevolence shall be in proportion to his distress and poverty, and thy ability. Thou shalt have no other rule to regulate thy charity by.
Wesley's Deuteronomy 15:8 Bible Commentary
15:8 Open thine hand wide - That is, deal bountifully and liberally with him.
