Maimonides
Not to forsake the Levites, as it is said, “Take heed to thyself that thou forsake not the Levite” (Deut. 12:19); but their gifts (dues) should be given to them, so that they might rejoice therewith on each and every festival.
Deuteronomy 12:19
- KJV
- Take heed to thyself that thou forsake not the Levite as long as thou livest upon the earth.
- ASV
- Take heed to thyself that thou forsake not the Levite as long as thou livest in thy land.
- WEB
- Be careful that you don’t forsake the Levite as long as you live in your land.
- JPS
- Take heed to thyself that thou forsake not the Levite as long as thou livest upon thy land.