Holman Christian Standard Bible

Exodus 22:15-23 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

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.