Deuteronomy 24:6

King James Version (KJV)

No man shall take the nether or the upper millstone to pledge: for he taketh a man’s life to pledge.

In context

4 Her former husband, which sent her away, may not take her again to be his wife, after that she is defiled; for that is abomination before the LORD: and thou shalt not cause the land to sin, which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance.

5 When a man hath taken a new wife, he shall not go out to war, neither shall he be charged with any business: but he shall be free at home one year, and shall cheer up his wife which he hath taken.

6 No man shall take the nether or the upper millstone to pledge: for he taketh a man’s life to pledge.

7 If a man be found stealing any of his brethren of the children of Israel, and maketh merchandise of him, or selleth him; then that thief shall die; and thou shalt put evil away from among you.

8 Take heed in the plague of leprosy, that thou observe diligently, and do according to all that the priests the Levites shall teach you: as I commanded them, so ye shall observe to do.

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Deuteronomy 24:6 in every translation

KJV King James Version: No man shall take the nether or the upper millstone to pledge: for he taketh a man’s life to pledge.
WEB World English Bible: No man shall take the mill or the upper millstone as a pledge, for he takes a life in pledge.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: Do not take a pair of millstones or even an upper millstone as security for a debt, because that would be taking one’s livelihood as security.
ASV American Standard Version: No man shall take the mill or the upper millstone to pledge; for he taketh a man’s life to pledge.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: 'None doth take in pledge millstones, and rider, for life it [is] he is taking in pledge.
DBY Darby Translation: No man shall take the hand-mill or the upper millstone in pledge; for it would be taking life in pledge.
WBS Webster Bible: No man shall take the nether or the upper millstone for a pledge: for he taketh a man's life for a pledge.