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Exodus 22:12-18 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

12. "But suppose the animal really was stolen. Then the neighbor must pay the owner back.

13. "Or suppose it was torn to pieces by a wild animal. Then the neighbor must bring in what is left as proof. No payment is required.

14. "Suppose a man borrows an animal from his neighbor. And it gets hurt or dies while the owner is not there. Then the man must pay for it.

15. "But suppose the owner is with the animal. Then the man will not have to pay. If he hired the animal, the money he paid to hire it covers the loss.

16. "Suppose a man meets a virgin who is not engaged. And he talks her into having sex with him. Then he must pay her father the price for a bride. And he must get married to her.

17. "But suppose her father absolutely refuses to give her to him. Then he must still pay the price for getting married to a virgin.

18. "Do not let a woman who does evil magic stay alive. Put her to death.

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