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34 The open country around the cities and villages is not allowed to be sold because this land belongs to them for all time.

Levites do not share the land inheritance with the other tribes, so their homes are their inheritance and will come back to them at the jubilee.

35 If your fellow citizen becomes poor and cannot take care of his needs, then you must support him with what you have. Look after him, as you would a stranger or outsider, so he may keep living in your community. 36 Let him borrow, but charge no interest and do not look for ways to profit from his need. Instead, fear God, and allow your fellow citizen to live alongside you.

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34 But the pastureland belonging to their towns must not be sold; it is their permanent possession.(A)

35 “‘If any of your fellow Israelites become poor(B) and are unable to support themselves among you, help them(C) as you would a foreigner and stranger, so they can continue to live among you. 36 Do not take interest(D) or any profit from them, but fear your God,(E) so that they may continue to live among you.

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