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15 This son refuses to worship idols on the mountains and does not commit adultery. 16 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. 17 He helps the poor,[a] does not lend money at interest, and obeys all my regulations and decrees. Such a person will not die because of his father’s sins; he will surely live.

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  1. 18:17 Greek version reads He refuses to do evil.

15 “He does not eat at the mountain shrines(A)
    or look to the idols(B) of Israel.
He does not defile his neighbor’s wife.
16 He does not oppress anyone
    or require a pledge for a loan.
He does not commit robbery
    but gives his food to the hungry(C)
    and provides clothing for the naked.(D)
17 He withholds his hand from mistreating the poor
    and takes no interest or profit from them.
He keeps my laws(E) and follows my decrees.

He will not die for his father’s sin; he will surely live.

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