^{23 Ref} If you are cruel to them in any way, and their cry comes up to me, I will certainly give ear;

^{24 Ref} And in the heat of my wrath I will put you to death with the sword, so that your wives will be widows and your children without fathers.

^{25 Ref} If you let any of the poor among my people have the use of your money, do not be a hard creditor to him, and do not take interest.

^{26 Ref} If ever you take your neighbour's clothing in exchange for the use of your money, let him have it back before the sun goes down:

^{27 Ref} For it is the only thing he has for covering his skin; what is he to go to sleep in? and when his cry comes up to me, I will give ear, for my mercy is great.

^{28 Ref} You may not say evil of the judges, or put a curse on the ruler of your people.

^{29 Ref} Do not keep back your offerings from the wealth of your grain and your vines. The first of your sons you are to give to me.

^{30 Ref} In the same way with your oxen and your sheep: for seven days let the young one be with its mother; on the eighth day give it to me.

^{31 Ref} You are to be holy men to me: the flesh of no animal whose death has been caused by the beasts of the field may be used for your food; it is to be given to the dogs.