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You shall not wrong one another; but you shall fear your God: for I am Yahweh your God.

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Fear God, Deal Fairly

Commentators explain that this verse links fair business practices directly to a person's relationship with God. The 'fear of God' is presented as the internal motivation that prevents one from taking advantage of another's ignorance or financial need. As Matthew Henry notes, this fear reigning in the heart is the true restraint from wrongdoing.

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Leviticus

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Leviticus 25:17

19th Century

Bishop

Ye shall not therefore oppress one another. —Better, And ye shall not overreach any man his neighbour. (See Leviticus 25:14.)

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Leviticus 25:17–21

19th Century

Preacher

Not merely for the one year of rest, but fruit for three years.

John Gill

John Gill

On Leviticus 25:17

17th Century

Pastor

You shall not therefore oppress one another By over or underrating estates:

but you shall fear your Go…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Leviticus 25:8–22

17th Century

Minister

The word ���jubilee��� signifies an especially animated sound of the silver trumpets. This sound was to be made on the evening of the great day of …