King James Bible
KJVNo man shall take the nether or the upper millstone to pledge: for he taketh a man's life to pledge.
Translation Comparison
Deuteronomy 24:6
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Deuteronomy 24:6 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 | No man shall take the nether or the upper millstone to pledge: for he taketh a man's life to pledge. | |
American Standard VersionASV | No man shall take the mill or the upper millstone to pledge; for he taketh a man's life to pledge. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Thou shalt not take the nether, nor the upper millstone to pledge: for he hath pledged his life to thee. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | No man shall take the hand-mill or the upper millstone in pledge; for it would be taking life in pledge. | |
English Revised VersionERV | No man shall take the mill or the upper millstone to pledge: for he taketh a man's life to pledge. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | No man shall take the nether or the upper millstone for a pledge: for he taketh a man's life for a pledge. | |
World English BibleWEB | No man shall take the mill or the upper millstone to pledge; for he takes [a man's] life to pledge. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | None doth take in pledge millstones, and rider, for life it is he is taking in pledge. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | No man shall take the nether or the upper millstone to pledge: for he takes a man's life to pledge. |
American Standard Version
ASVNo man shall take the mill or the upper millstone to pledge; for he taketh a man's life to pledge.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThou shalt not take the nether, nor the upper millstone to pledge: for he hath pledged his life to thee.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTNo man shall take the hand-mill or the upper millstone in pledge; for it would be taking life in pledge.
English Revised Version
ERVNo man shall take the mill or the upper millstone to pledge: for he taketh a man's life to pledge.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTNo man shall take the nether or the upper millstone for a pledge: for he taketh a man's life for a pledge.
World English Bible
WEBNo man shall take the mill or the upper millstone to pledge; for he takes [a man's] life to pledge.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTNone doth take in pledge millstones, and rider, for life it is he is taking in pledge.
American King James Version
AKJVNo man shall take the nether or the upper millstone to pledge: for he takes a man's life to pledge.
King James Bible
KJVNo man shall take the nether or the upper millstone to pledge: for he taketh a man's life to pledge.
American Standard Version
ASVNo man shall take the mill or the upper millstone to pledge; for he taketh a man's life to pledge.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThou shalt not take the nether, nor the upper millstone to pledge: for he hath pledged his life to thee.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTNo man shall take the hand-mill or the upper millstone in pledge; for it would be taking life in pledge.
English Revised Version
ERVNo man shall take the mill or the upper millstone to pledge: for he taketh a man's life to pledge.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTNo man shall take the nether or the upper millstone for a pledge: for he taketh a man's life for a pledge.
World English Bible
WEBNo man shall take the mill or the upper millstone to pledge; for he takes [a man's] life to pledge.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTNone doth take in pledge millstones, and rider, for life it is he is taking in pledge.
American King James Version
AKJVNo man shall take the nether or the upper millstone to pledge: for he takes a man's life to pledge.