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Exodus 22:12-19 Good News Bible (GNB)

12. but if the animal was stolen, the man must repay the owner.

13. If it was killed by wild animals, the man is to bring the remains as evidence; he need not pay for what has been killed by wild animals.

14. “If anyone borrows an animal from someone else and it is injured or dies when its owner is not present, he must pay for it.

15. But if that happens when the owner is present, he need not repay. If it is a hired animal, the loss is covered by the hiring charge.

16. “If a man seduces a virgin who is not engaged, he must pay the bride price for her and marry her.

17. But if her father refuses to let him marry her, he must pay the father a sum of money equal to the bride price for a virgin.

18. “Put to death any woman who practises magic.

19. “Put to death any man who has sexual relations with an animal.