Deuteronomy 24:13

In any case thou shalt deliver him the pledge again when the sun goeth down, that he may sleep in his own raiment, and bless thee: and it shall be righteousness unto thee before the Lord thy God.

Cross-reference

Deuteronomy 24:15 applies the same sunset deadline to paying wages, reinforcing the principle of not oppressing the poor.

Exodus 22:26 gives the identical command to return a garment pledge before sunset, showing Deuteronomy 24:13 restates the earlier law.

Exodus 22:27 explains the pledge is the poor man's only covering, the same rationale behind Deuteronomy 24:13's command to return it for his sleep.

Job 24:7 Contrast

Job 24:7 shows oppressors leaving the poor without clothing, contrasting with the command to return the cloak by nightfall.

Job 31:16-20 explicitly mentions not letting the poor lack clothing, directly matching the concern of the pledge cloak.

Ezekiel 18:7 lists restoring the pledge and covering the naked as righteous acts, mirroring the command.

Ezekiel 18:12 condemns not restoring the pledge, contrasting with the command to return it.

Ezekiel 18:16 also includes not retaining the pledge and covering the naked, parallel to the command.

Ezekiel 33:15 states that restoring the pledge leads to life, reinforcing the righteousness of the act.

Amos 2:8 Contrast

Amos 2:8 condemns using pledged garments for comfort, the opposite of returning them at night.

Ephesians 4:26 echoes the same sunset deadline — applying it to resolving anger instead of returning a pledge.

Job 29:11-13 recalls Job's care for the needy, paralleling the righteous act of returning the pledge.