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Exodus 22:26-28
Good News Translation
Exodus 22:26-28
Good News Translation
26 (A)If you take someone's cloak as a pledge that he will pay you, you must give it back to him before the sun sets, 27 because it is the only covering he has to keep him warm. What else can he sleep in? When he cries out to me for help, I will answer him because I am merciful.
28 (B)“Do not speak evil of God,[a] and do not curse a leader of your people.
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- Exodus 22:28 God; or the judges.
Exodus 22:26-28
New International Version
Exodus 22:26-28
New International Version
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)
Footnotes
- Exodus 22:28 Or Do not revile the judges
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