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Exodus 22:13-27 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

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.

19. "Anyone who has sex with an animal must be put to death.

20. "Anyone who sacrifices to any god other than me must be destroyed.

21. "Do not treat outsiders badly. Do not beat them down. Remember, you were outsiders in Egypt.

22. "Do not take advantage of widows. Do not take advantage of children whose fathers have died.

23. "If you do, they might cry out to me. Then I will certainly hear them.

24. And I will get angry. I will kill you with a sword. Your wives will become widows. Your children's fathers will die.

25. "Suppose you lend money to one of my people among you who is in need. Then do not be like those who lend money and charge interest. Do not charge any interest.

26. "Suppose your neighbor owes you money and gives you a coat as a promise to pay it back. Then return it to him by sunset.

27. That coat is the only thing he owns to wear or sleep in. When he cries out to me, I will listen, because I am loving and kind.

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