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27 His clothing may well be his only blanket to cover himself. What else will that person have to sleep in? And if he cries out to me, I’ll listen, because I’m compassionate.

28 Don’t say a curse against God, and don’t curse your people’s chief.

29 Don’t delay offering the produce of your vineyards and winepresses. Give me your oldest son.

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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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Footnotes

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