27 For that is his covering only, and this is his garment for his skin: wherein shall he sleep? therefore when he [a]crieth unto me, I will hear him: for I am merciful.

28 (A)Thou shalt not rail upon the Judges, neither speak evil of the ruler of thy people.

29 ¶ Thine [b]abundance and thy liquor shalt thou not keep back. (B)The firstborn of thy sons shalt thou give me.

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  1. Exodus 22:27 For cold and necessity.
  2. Exodus 22:29 Thine abundance of thy corn, oil and wine.

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.