Holman Christian Standard Bible

Exodus 22:13-18 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

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.