Deuteronomy 15:9-11

New Century Version

⁹ Beware of evil thoughts. Don’t think, “The seventh year is near, the year to cancel what people owe.” You might be mean to the needy and not give them anything. Then they will complain to the Lord about you, and he will find you guilty of sin. ¹⁰ Give freely to the poor person, and do not wish that you didn’t have to give. The Lord your God will bless your work and everything you touch. ¹¹ There will always be poor people in the land, so I command you to give freely to your neighbors and to the poor and needy in your land.