Leviticus 19:33-34

When a foreigner resides with you in your land, you must not oppress him. You must treat the foreigner living among you as native-born and love him as yourself, for you were foreigners in the land of Egypt. I am the LORD your God.

Berean Standard Bible, public domain. Read all of Leviticus 19

2 songs meet this passage

  • “A refugee like me back with the Fugees”

    Hips Don't Lie (feat. Wyclef Jean) · Shakira

    resonates with Leviticus 19:33-34

    Wyclef's nod to refugee identity and dignity echoes the call to treat the displaced and foreign-born with honor rather than suspicion.

  • Paper Planes · M.I.A.

    strains against Leviticus 19:33-34

    The song plays with fear of the border-crosser as threat, while Scripture calls God's people to love the stranger rather than suspect or satirize him.