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18 who justly treats[a] the orphan and widow, and who loves resident foreigners, giving them food and clothing. 19 So you must love the resident foreigner because you were foreigners in the land of Egypt. 20 Revere the Lord your God, serve him, be loyal to him, and take oaths only in his name.

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Footnotes

  1. Deuteronomy 10:18 tn Or “who executes justice for” (so NAB, NRSV); NLT “gives justice to.” Cf. Exod 22:21; Lev 19:33-34; Deut 24:14, 17; 27:19.

18 He defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow,(A) and loves the foreigner residing among you, giving them food and clothing.(B) 19 And you are to love(C) those who are foreigners,(D) for you yourselves were foreigners in Egypt.(E) 20 Fear the Lord your God and serve him.(F) Hold fast(G) to him and take your oaths in his name.(H)

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