Exodus 22:1-4

Modern English Version

Laws About Restitution

22 If a man steals an ox or a sheep and kills it or sells it, then he shall repay five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for a sheep.

² If a thief is caught breaking in and is struck so that he dies, then there will be no blood guilt for him. ³ If the sun has risen on him, then there is blood guilt for him.

He must make full restitution. If he has nothing, then he will be sold for his theft. ⁴ If the stolen item is in fact found alive in his possession, whether it be an ox, or donkey, or sheep, then he shall repay double.