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27 for that is his only covering, it is his garment for his skin: wherein shall he sleep? and it shall come to pass, when he crieth unto me, that I will hear; for I am gracious.

28 Thou shalt not revile [a]God, nor curse a ruler of thy people. 29 Thou shalt not delay to offer of [b]thy harvest, and of the outflow of thy presses. The first-born of thy sons shalt thou give unto me.

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  1. Exodus 22:28 Or, the judges
  2. Exodus 22:29 Hebrew thy fulness and thy tear.

27 because that cloak is the only covering your neighbor has. What else can they sleep in?(A) When they cry out to me, I will hear, for I am compassionate.(B)

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

29 “Do not hold back offerings(F) from your granaries or your vats.[b]

“You must give me the firstborn of your sons.(G)

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  1. Exodus 22:28 Or Do not revile the judges
  2. Exodus 22:29 The meaning of the Hebrew for this phrase is uncertain.