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26 If you take your neighbor’s outer garment as collateral, you must restore it to him before the sun goes down, 27 for his garment is the only cover he has for his skin. What would he sleep in? Be assured that when he cries to me, I will hear, for I am gracious.

28 You shall not malign the judges,[a] nor curse a ruler of your people.

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  1. Exodus 22:28 Or blaspheme God. The Hebrew word is elohim, which usually means God, but see John 10:35.

26 If you take your neighbor’s cloak as a pledge,(A) return it by sunset, 27 because that cloak is the only covering your neighbor has. What else can they sleep in?(B) When they cry out to me, I will hear, for I am compassionate.(C)

28 “Do not blaspheme God[a](D) or curse(E) the ruler of your people.(F)

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  1. Exodus 22:28 Or Do not revile the judges