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But if the sun has risen, there is bloodguilt, and he is to make full restitution. If he has nothing, then he must be sold for his theft. If the item is found in his hand alive—whether ox, donkey or sheep—he is to pay double.

“If a man causes a field or vineyard to be eaten by letting his animal loose, and it feeds in another man’s field, then he is to make restitution from the best of his own field and the best of his own vineyard.

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“If a thief is caught breaking in(A) at night and is struck a fatal blow, the defender is not guilty of bloodshed;(B) but if it happens after sunrise, the defender is guilty of bloodshed.

“Anyone who steals must certainly make restitution,(C) but if they have nothing, they must be sold(D) to pay for their theft. If the stolen animal is found alive in their possession(E)—whether ox or donkey or sheep—they must pay back double.(F)

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