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Exodus 22:22-29 New Living Translation (NLT)

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.

27. This coat may be the only blanket your neighbor has. How can a person sleep without it? If you do not return it and your neighbor cries out to me for help, then I will hear, for I am merciful.

28. “You must not dishonor God or curse any of your rulers.

29. “You must not hold anything back when you give me offerings from your crops and your wine.“You must give me your firstborn sons.

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