Tree Of Life Version

Exodus 22:8-16 Tree Of Life Version (TLV)

8. For any transgression—whether ox, donkey, sheep, clothing, or anything else lost—when someone says, ‘This is mine!’ the case of both parties is to be brought before God. The one whom God convicts is to pay double to his neighbor.

9. “If a man entrusts his neighbor with a donkey, ox, sheep or any animal to care for, and it dies, is hurt or taken away with no one seeing,

10. then there must be an oath before Adonai between the two of them, to determine whether or not he has laid his hand on his neighbor’s goods. The owner is to accept it with no restitution.

11. But if indeed it was stolen from him, he is to make restitution to the owner.

12. If it is torn in pieces, let him bring it as evidence. He is not required to pay for what has been torn to pieces.

13. “If a man borrows anything belonging to his neighbor, and it is harmed or dies in the absence of the owner, he must make full restitution.

14. But if the owner is present, he is not required to pay restitution. If it was rented, it is covered by the rental fee.

15. “If a man seduces a virgin who is not engaged, and lies with her, he must pay a dowry for her to be his wife.

16. But if her father utterly refuses to give her to him, he must weigh out silver equal to the dowry for virgins.