Quotes about Justice
And if he knocks out the tooth of his manservant or maidservant, he must let the servant go free as compensation for the tooth.
— Exodus 21:27
If an ox gores a man or woman to death, the ox must surely be stoned, and its meat must not be eaten. But the owner of the ox shall not be held responsible.
— Exodus 21:28
But if the ox has a habit of goring, and its owner has been warned yet does not restrain it, and it kills a man or woman, then the ox must be stoned and its owner must also be put to death.
— Exodus 21:29
If payment is demanded of him instead, he may redeem his life by paying the full amount demanded of him.
— Exodus 21:30
If the ox gores a son or a daughter, it shall be done to him according to the same rule.
— Exodus 21:31
If the ox gores a manservant or maidservant, the owner must pay thirty shekels of silver to the master of that servant, and the ox must be stoned.
— Exodus 21:32
If a man’s ox injures his neighbor’s ox and it dies, they must sell the live one and divide the proceeds; they also must divide the dead animal.
— Exodus 21:35
But if it was known that the ox had a habit of goring, yet its owner failed to restrain it, he shall pay full compensation, ox for ox, and the dead animal will be his.
— Exodus 21:36
“If a man steals an ox or a sheep and slaughters or sells it, he must repay five oxen for an ox and four sheep for a sheep.
— Exodus 22:1
If a thief is caught breaking in and is beaten to death, no one shall be guilty of bloodshed.
— Exodus 22:2
But if it happens after sunrise, there is guilt for his bloodshed. A thief must make full restitution; if he has nothing, he himself shall be sold for his theft.
— Exodus 22:3
If what was stolen is actually found alive in his possession—whether ox or donkey or sheep—he must pay back double.
— Exodus 22:4