Deuteronomy 28:44 web — He shall lend to you, and you shall not lend to him: he shall be the head, and you shall be the tail.

World English Bible

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

— Deuteronomy 28:44, World English Bible

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Deuteronomy 28 — Context

41

You shall father sons and daughters, but they shall not be yours; for they shall go into captivity.

42

All your trees and the fruit of your ground shall the locust possess.

43

The foreigner who is in the midst of you shall mount up above you higher and higher; and you shall come down lower and lower.

44

He shall lend to you, and you shall not lend to him: he shall be the head, and you shall be the tail.

45

All these curses shall come on you, and shall pursue you, and overtake you, until you are destroyed; because you didn't listen to the voice of Yahweh your God, to keep his commandments and his statutes which he commanded you:

46

and they shall be on you for a sign and for a wonder, and on your seed forever.

47

Because you didn't serve Yahweh your God with joyfulness, and with gladness of heart, by reason of 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 World English Bible reads: “He shall lend to you, and you shall not lend to him: he shall be the head, and you shall 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 (WEB): “He shall lend to you, and you shall not lend to him: he shall be the head, and you shall 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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