7:10 the widow, the fatherless, the sojourner, or the poor. These groups were easily exploited. God loves them (Ex. 22:21; Deut. 10:18) and ordered provision for their care (Deut. 24:17–22). God also pronounces curses on those who exploit them (Deut. 27:19). Injustices done to these groups are mentioned in Ps. 94:6 and Is. 10:1, 2.

devise evil . . . in your heart. The outward problem of mistreating others springs from inward hatred and disregard for others (Matt. 5:21, 22).