27 for that is his only covering, and it is his cloak for his body; in what else shall he sleep? And if he (A)cries to me, I will hear, for I am (B)compassionate.

28 (C)“You shall not revile God, nor (D)curse a ruler of your people.

29 “You shall not delay to offer from the fullness of your harvest and from the outflow of your presses. (E)The firstborn of your sons you shall give to me.

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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.