Holman Christian Standard Bible

Exodus 22:12-29 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

12. But if, in fact, the animal was stolen from his custody, he must make restitution to its owner.

13. If it was actually torn apart by a wild animal, he is to bring it as evidence; he does not have to make restitution for the torn carcass.

14. “When a man borrows an animal from his neighbor, and it is injured or dies while its owner is not there with it, the man must make full restitution.

15. If its owner is there with it, the man does not have to make restitution. If it was rented, the loss is covered by its rental price.

16. “If a man seduces a virgin who is not engaged, and he has sexual relations with her, he must certainly pay the bridal price for her to be his wife.

17. If her father absolutely refuses to give her to him, he must pay an amount in silver equal to the bridal price for virgins.

18. “You must not allow a sorceress to live.

19. “Whoever has sexual intercourse with an animal must be put to death.

20. “Whoever sacrifices to any gods, except the Lord alone, is to be set apart for destruction.

21. “You must not exploit a foreign resident or oppress him, since you were foreigners in the land of Egypt.

22. “You must not mistreat any widow or fatherless child.

23. If you do mistreat them, they will no doubt cry to Me, and I will certainly hear their cry.

24. My anger will burn, and I will kill you with the sword; then your wives will be widows and your children fatherless.

25. “If you lend money to My people, to the poor person among you, you must not be like a moneylender to him; you must not charge him interest.

26. “If you ever take your neighbor’s cloak as collateral, return it to him before sunset.

27. For it is his only covering; it is the clothing for his body. What will he sleep in? And if he cries out to Me, I will listen because I am compassionate.

28. “You must not blaspheme God or curse a leader among your people.

29. “You must not hold back offerings from your harvest or your vats. Give Me the firstborn of your sons.