Translations
Modern
If he is a poor man, you must not go to sleep with the security in your possession;
Traditional
And if the man be poor, thou shalt not sleep with his pledge:
Literal
And if the man is poor, you shall not lie asleep with his pledge.
Latin
Sin autem pauper est, non pernoctabit apud te pignus,
Original
Hebrew
English
If he is a poor man, you must not go to sleep with the security in your possession;
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Ancient Law Codes Concern for the Poor Social Justice True Justice What Is Good
Glossary
Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Covenant Debt Deuteronomy, Book of Neighbor Poor, the
Topics
Beds of the Poor Covered with Upper Garment Creditor: Laws Concerning Creditors: To Return Before Sunset, Garments Taken in Pledge Garments of the Poor: Not to be Retained in Pledge Lending: General Scriptures Concerning Pawn: General Scriptures Concerning Pledge: A Creditor Must not Enter the House of a Debtor to Take Poor: Duty To Surety (Guarantee): General Scriptures Concerning