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Deuteronomy 24:12

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Berean Standard Bible

If he is a poor man, you must not go to sleep with the security in your possession;

American Standard Version (1901)

And if he be a poor man, thou shalt not sleep with his pledge;

Bible in Basic English

If he is a poor man, do not keep his property all night;

Douay-Rheims 1899

But if he be poor, the pledge shall not lodge with thee that night,

Free Bible Version

If he is a poor man he may give his cloak as security, but you must not keep it when you go to sleep.

Geneva Bible 1599

Furthermore if it be a poore body, thou shalt not sleepe with his pledge,

King James (Authorized) Version

And if the man be poor, thou shalt not sleep with his pledge:

One Unity Resource Bible

If he is a poor man, you shall not sleep with his pledge.

Translation for Translators

But if he is poor, do not keep that cloak all night.

Unlocked Literal Bible

If he is a poor man, you must not sleep with his pledge in your possession.

Noah Webster Bible

And if the man is poor, thou shalt not sleep with his pledge:

World English Bible

If he is a poor man, you shall not sleep with his pledge.

Young's Literal Translation

'And if he is a poor man, thou dost not lie down with his pledge;

Context

Additional Laws

¹¹You are to stand outside while the man to whom you are lending brings the security out to you.¹²If he is a poor man, you must not go to sleep with the security in your possession;¹³be sure to return it to him by sunset, so that he may sleep in his own cloak and bless you, and this will be credited to you as righteousness before the LORD your God.

Summary

This verse instructs the Israelites to return a poor man's cloak taken as a pledge before sunset, so he can sleep in it and bless them. It reflects God's concern for the vulnerable and emphasizes the importance of compassion and justice in their treatment of the less fortunate. The act of returning the cloak not only meets a practical need but also demonstrates kindness and respect for human dignity. It serves as a reminder to prioritize mercy and generosity in their interactions with others, reflecting God's character of love and provision.

Commentary

Keil-Delitzsch
John Gill

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

And if the man was in distress (עני), the lender was not to lie (sleep) upon his pledge, since the poor man had very often nothing but his upper garment, in which he slept, to give as a pledge. This was to be returned to him in the evening. (A repetition of Exo 22:25-26.) On the expression, "It shall be righteousness unto thee," see Deu 6:25.

Deuteronomy 24:12

Additional Laws

¹¹You are to stand outside while the man to whom you are lending brings the security out to you.¹²If he is a poor man, you must not go to sleep with the security in your possession;¹³be sure to return it to him by sunset, so that he may sleep in his own cloak and bless you, and this will be credited to you as righteousness before the LORD your God.

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Berean Standard Bible

If he is a poor man, you must not go to sleep with the security in your possession;

American Standard Version (1901)

And if he be a poor man, thou shalt not sleep with his pledge;

Bible in Basic English

If he is a poor man, do not keep his property all night;

Douay-Rheims 1899

But if he be poor, the pledge shall not lodge with thee that night,

Free Bible Version

If he is a poor man he may give his cloak as security, but you must not keep it when you go to sleep.

Geneva Bible 1599

Furthermore if it be a poore body, thou shalt not sleepe with his pledge,

King James (Authorized) Version

And if the man be poor, thou shalt not sleep with his pledge:

One Unity Resource Bible

If he is a poor man, you shall not sleep with his pledge.

Translation for Translators

But if he is poor, do not keep that cloak all night.

Unlocked Literal Bible

If he is a poor man, you must not sleep with his pledge in your possession.

Noah Webster Bible

And if the man is poor, thou shalt not sleep with his pledge:

World English Bible

If he is a poor man, you shall not sleep with his pledge.

Young's Literal Translation

'And if he is a poor man, thou dost not lie down with his pledge;