Exodus 22:9
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In all cases of illegal possession of an ox, a donkey, a sheep, a garment, or any lost item that someone claims, ‘This is mine,’ both parties shall bring their cases before the judges. The one whom the judges find guilty must pay back double to his neighbor.
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If there is a dispute between men, they are to go to court to be judged, so that the innocent may be acquitted and the guilty condemned.
If what was stolen is actually found alive in his possession—whether ox or donkey or sheep—he must pay back double.
That is how My heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart.”
For every dispute that comes before you from your brothers who dwell in their cities—whether it regards bloodshed or some other violation of law, commandments, statutes, or ordinances—you are to warn them, so that they will not incur guilt before the LORD and wrath will not come upon you and your brothers. Do this, and you will not incur guilt.
When a man sins against his neighbor and is required to take an oath, and he comes to take an oath before Your altar in this temple,
If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over.
You must not blaspheme God or curse the ruler of your people.