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26 If your neighbor gives you his coat as a promise for the money he owes you, you must give it back to him by sunset, 27 because it is the only cover to keep his body warm. He has nothing else to sleep in. If he cries out to me for help, I will listen, because I am merciful.

28 “You must not speak against God or curse a leader of your people.

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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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Footnotes

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