121 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Deuteronomy, Re'eh (Deuteronomy 11:26–16:17), Source Book Keys, SINAI3 DEUTERONOMY | 15:11 within — DEUT812 In one verse of Scripture we read, "there... DEUT812 In one verse of Scripture we read, "there will be no poor among you, for the Lord will surely bless you…" (Deuteronomy 15:4). Yet a bit later we find, "the poor will never cease out of the land" [this verse]. Perhaps the answer to the difficulty is that the first verse is not prophecy but a directive: "No matter what, let there be no poor man within you." [Hebrew בך -- AJL] As you view and appraise yourself, do not see a "poor man"; do not imagine yourself pitiable because the threat of poverty hovers over you and your "inadequate" earnings. The grudging evil eye that… with a miserly glance at your possessions fills you with misgivings, anxiety, or dread--let it be no part of you. If it is there, get rid of it. Share Print Source KeySINAI3Verse15:11Keyword(s)withinSource Page(s)160 Switch article DEUTERONOMY | 15:11 say — DEUT811 (I found an allusion to the worthiness of... Previous Article DEUTERONOMY | 15:11 your — DEUT813 A poor man who is one's relative has prio... Next Article