New International Reader's Version

Exodus 21:26-32 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

26. "Suppose a man hits his male or female servant in the eye and destroys it. Then he must let the servant go free to pay for the eye.

27. "Suppose he knocks out the tooth of a male or female servant. Then he must let the servant go free to pay for the tooth.

28. "Suppose a bull kills a man or woman with its horns. Then you must kill the bull by throwing stones at it. Its meat must not be eaten. The owner of the bull will not be held accountable.

29. "But suppose the bull has had the habit of attacking people. And suppose the owner has been warned but has not kept it fenced in. Then if it kills a man or woman, you must kill it with stones. The owner must also be put to death.

30. "But suppose payment is required of him instead. Then he can save his life by paying what is required.

31. "The same law applies if the bull wounds a son or daughter with its horns.

32. "Suppose the bull wounds a male or female slave. Then the owner must pay the slave's master 12 ounces of silver. You must kill the bull with stones.