Exodus 21:22

New International Reader's Version

“Suppose some people are fighting and one of them hits a pregnant woman. And suppose she has her baby early but is not badly hurt. Then the one who hurt her must pay a fine. That person must pay what the woman’s husband asks for and the court allows.

Cross References

Exodus 21:30

But suppose payment is required of him instead. Then the owner can save his life by paying what is required.

Deuteronomy 16:18

Appoint judges and officials for each of your tribes. Do it in every town the Lord your God is giving you. They must judge the people fairly.