# What does Deuteronomy 15:4 mean?

> Deuteronomy 15:4 in plain, modern English from the Modern Text Bible.

> If you follow these commands, there won't be any poor people among you, because the Lord will bless you in the land he's giving you.
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> — Deuteronomy 15:4, Modern Text Bible

## Commentary

If everyone lives by these rules, poverty will disappear, because God will provide enough for everyone.