Exodus 22:6 If fire break out, and catch in thorns, so that the stacks of corn, or the standing corn, or the field, be consumed therewith… Learn — 1. To be careful of your neighbour's material, intellectual, and spiritual interests, and do not damage them by a careless word or action. 2. In order that these interests may not be invaded, put a strong check on those loose and vagrant so-called interests of your own. 3. In order to prevent any possibility of the transgression of these interests, see that those passions of avarice, envy, and revenge which cause so much mischief in the world, are quenched. 4. If these interests are invaded, render a frank, manly, and ample restitution. (1) Confess your fault. (2) In the case of loss make it up. (3) In the case of injury to character, let the acknowledgment be co-extensive with the slander. (4) Let those who have been injured forgive as they hope to be forgiven. (J. W. Burn.) Parallel Verses KJV: If fire break out, and catch in thorns, so that the stacks of corn, or the standing corn, or the field, be consumed therewith; he that kindled the fire shall surely make restitution. |
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