Deuteronomy 28:44 kjv — He shall lend to thee, and thou shalt not lend to him: he shall be the head, and thou shalt be the tail.

King James Version

"He shall lend to thee, and thou shalt not lend to him: he shall be the head, and thou shalt be the tail."

— Deuteronomy 28:44, King James Version

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Deuteronomy 28 — Context

41

Thou shalt beget sons and daughters, but thou shalt not enjoy them; for they shall go into captivity.

42

All thy trees and fruit of thy land shall the locust consume.

43

The stranger that is within thee shall get up above thee very high; and thou shalt come down very low.

44

He shall lend to thee, and thou shalt not lend to him: he shall be the head, and thou shalt be the tail.

45

Moreover all these curses shall come upon thee, and shall pursue thee, and overtake thee, till thou be destroyed; because thou hearkenedst not unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to keep his commandments and his statutes which he commanded thee:

46

And they shall be upon thee for a sign and for a wonder, and upon thy seed for ever.

47

Because thou servedst not the Lord thy God with joyfulness, and with gladness of heart, for the abundance of all things;

Deuteronomy 28:44 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 28:44 say?
Deuteronomy 28:44 in the King James Version reads: “He shall lend to thee, and thou shalt not lend to him: he shall be the head, and thou shalt be the tail.”
Where is Deuteronomy 28:44 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 28:44 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 28, verse 44.
Who wrote Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.
What is the book of Deuteronomy about?
Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.
What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 28:44.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 28:44 in?
Deuteronomy 28:44 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Deuteronomy 28:44?
Deuteronomy 28:44 reads (KJV): “He shall lend to thee, and thou shalt not lend to him: he shall be the head, and thou shalt be the tail.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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