King James Bible
KJVAnd if the man be poor, thou shalt not sleep with his pledge:
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Deuteronomy 24:12 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | And if the man be poor, thou shalt not sleep with his pledge: | |
American Standard VersionASV | And if he be a poor man, thou shalt not sleep with his pledge; | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | But if he be poor, the pledge shall not lodge with thee that night, | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | And if the man be needy, thou shalt not lie down with his pledge; | |
English Revised VersionERV | And if he be a poor man, thou shalt not sleep with his pledge: | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | And if the man is poor, thou shalt not sleep with his pledge: | |
World English BibleWEB | If he be a poor man, you shall not sleep with his pledge; | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | 'And if he is a poor man, thou dost not lie down with his pledge; | |
American King James VersionAKJV | And if the man be poor, you shall not sleep with his pledge: |