24:14 You must not oppress a lowly and poor servant, whether one from among your fellow Israelites 2 or from the resident foreigners who are living in your land and villages. 3
1 tn The words “I say this” are supplied in the translation for stylistic reasons. In the Hebrew text v. 16 is subordinated to “Be careful” in v. 15, but this makes for an unduly long sentence in English.
2 tn Heb “your brothers,” but not limited only to actual siblings; cf. NASB “your (+ own NAB) countrymen.”
3 tn Heb “who are in your land in your gates.” The word “living” is supplied in the translation for stylistic reasons.