19 Bible Verses about Bankruptcy

The wicked borrows and does not pay back. But the righteous is gracious and gives.

Release all debts at the end of every seven years. This is how you should release. Every man who has a loan to his neighbor shall release it. He shall not require it from his neighbor, or from his brother, because it is called Jehovah's release.

The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.

Owe no man any thing but to love one another. He that loves another has fulfilled (obeyed) the law.

It is better that you should not vow than that you should vow and not pay.

Do not be late in paying a vow you make to God. He takes no delight in fools. Pay what you vow! It is better that you should not vow than that you should vow and not pay.

Release all debts at the end of every seven years.

This way the blessing of Abraham might come upon the nations through Christ Jesus and we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts. You were called in one body for this purpose. You be thankful.

You make the path of life known to me. Complete joy is in your presence. It is pleasant to be at your right hand forever.

Throw all your anxiety upon him, because he cares for you.

Trust in Jehovah with all your heart. Do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge (recognize) Him and He will make your paths straight.

When you lend money to any of my people who are poor, do not act like a moneylender and require him to pay interest. If you take someone's cloak as a pledge that he will pay you, you must give it back to him before the sunsets, for it is the only covering he has to keep him warm. What else can he sleep in? When he cries out to me for help, I will answer him because I am merciful.

If an Israelite becomes poor and cannot support himself, you should help him. He must live with you as a stranger without a permanent home. Do not collect interest or make any profit from him. Respect your God by respecting other Israelites' lives. Do not collect any interest on your money or on the food you give them.

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might become rich.

Be perfect (mature), even as your Father in heaven is perfect (mature). (Leviticus 19:2)

You may charge interest to a foreigner, but to your brother (countrymen) you shall not charge interest. That way Jehovah your God will bless you in all that you undertake in the land you are about to possess.

Do not give pledges and be guarantors for debts. If you have nothing to pay, why should he take away your bed from under you?