## a moneylender ##

"one who lends money"

## charge him interest ##

"charge him extra money for borrowing" or "charge him extra money for the loan"

## garment in pledge ##

"coat as collateral" or "coat as a guarantee to repay the loan"

## only covering ##

"only coat" or "only garment to keep him warm"

## What else can he sleep in ##

AT: "He will have nothing to wear while he sleeps!" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])

## compassionate ##

"merciful" or "gracious"