Deuteronomy 24:6
No man shall take the nether or the upper millstone to pledge: for he taketh a man's life to pledge.
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English Standard Version
"No one shall take a mill or an upper millstone in pledge, for that would be taking a life in pledge.
New International Version
Do not take a pair of millstones-not even the upper one-as security for a debt, because that would be taking a man's livelihood as security.
Catholic Public Domain Version
You shall not accept an upper or lower millstone as collateral. For then he will have placed his life with you