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Exodus 22:11-26 New Living Translation (NLT)

11. The neighbor must then take an oath in the presence of the lord. If the lord confirms that the neighbor did not steal the property, the owner must accept the verdict, and no payment will be required.

12. But if the animal was indeed stolen, the guilty person must pay compensation to the owner.

13. If it was torn to pieces by a wild animal, the remains of the carcass must be shown as evidence, and no compensation will be required.

14. “If someone borrows an animal from a neighbor and it is injured or dies when the owner is absent, the person who borrowed it must pay full compensation.

15. But if the owner was present, no compensation is required. And no compensation is required if the animal was rented, for this loss is covered by the rental fee.

16. “If a man seduces a virgin who is not engaged to anyone and has sex with her, he must pay the customary bride price and marry her.

17. But if her father refuses to let him marry her, the man must still pay him an amount equal to the bride price of a virgin.

18. “You must not allow a sorceress to live.

19. “Anyone who has sexual relations with an animal must certainly be put to death.

20. “Anyone who sacrifices to any god other than the lord must be destroyed.

21. “You must not mistreat or oppress foreigners in any way. Remember, you yourselves were once foreigners in the land of Egypt.

22. “You must not exploit a widow or an orphan.

23. If you exploit them in any way and they cry out to me, then I will certainly hear their cry.

24. My anger will blaze against you, and I will kill you with the sword. Then your wives will be widows and your children fatherless.

25. “If you lend money to any of my people who are in need, do not charge interest as a money lender would.

26. If you take your neighbor’s cloak as security for a loan, you must return it before sunset.

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