Exodus 22:12

New American Bible - revised edition

If it has been killed by a wild beast, let him bring it as evidence; he need not make restitution for the mangled animal.

Cross References

Genesis 31:39

I never brought you an animal torn by wild beasts; I made good the loss myself. You held me responsible for anything stolen by day or night.

Exodus 22:11

But if the guardian has actually stolen from it, then he must make restitution to the owner.

Exodus 22:13

When someone borrows an animal from a neighbor, if it is maimed or dies while the owner is not present, that one must make restitution.

Exodus 22:7

If the thief is not caught, the owner of the house shall be brought to God, to swear that he himself did not lay hands on his neighbor’s property.