Proverbs 22:27

If thou hast nothing to pay, why should he take away thy bed from under thee?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 22:27

BSB

If you have nothing with which to pay, why should your bed be taken from under you?

AKJV

If you have nothing to pay, why should he take away your bed from under you?

CPDV

For if you do not have the means to restore, what reason should there be for him to take the covering from your bed?

ERV

If thou hast not wherewith to pay, why should he take away thy bed from under thee?

NHEB

If you do not have means to pay, why should he take away your bed from under you?

SMT

If not to thee to requite, why shall he take thy bed from under thee?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 22:27

IfthouhastnothingtopayH7999VerbwhyshouldhetakeawayH3947VerbthybedH4904Noun Masculinefromunderthee

Commentary for Proverbs 22:27

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 22:27

Summary

Consequence of inability to repay debts

Event

Describing debt consequences

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC