Deuteronomy 24:12 kjva — And if the man be poor, thou shalt not sleep with his pledge:

King James Version with Apocrypha

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

— Deuteronomy 24:12, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Deuteronomy 24 — Context

9

Remember what the Lord thy God did unto Miriam by the way, after that ye were come forth out of Egypt.

10

When thou dost lend thy brother any thing, thou shalt not go into his house to fetch his pledge.

11

Thou shalt stand abroad, and the man to whom thou dost lend shall bring out the pledge abroad unto thee.

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

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In any case thou shalt deliver him the pledge again when the sun goeth down, that he may sleep in his own raiment, and bless thee: and it shall be righteousness unto thee before the Lord thy God.

14

Thou shalt not oppress an hired servant that is poor and needy, whether he be of thy brethren, or of thy strangers that are in thy land within thy gates:

15

At his day thou shalt give him his hire, neither shall the sun go down upon it; for he is poor, and setteth his heart upon it: lest he cry against thee unto the Lord, and it be sin unto thee.

Deuteronomy 24:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 24:12 say?
Deuteronomy 24:12 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And if the man be poor, thou shalt not sleep with his pledge:”
Where is Deuteronomy 24:12 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 24:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 24, verse 12.
Who wrote Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.
What is the book of Deuteronomy about?
Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.
What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 24:12.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 24:12 in?
Deuteronomy 24:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Deuteronomy 24:12?
Deuteronomy 24:12 reads (KJVA): “And if the man be poor, thou shalt not sleep with his pledge:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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