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20 These are other examples of murder: A man might push another person hard because he hates him. A man might throw something at another person to hurt him. 21 Or a man might hit someone with his hand because he hates him. If the person dies as a result, you must kill the murderer. The dead person's relative must kill the murderer when he meets him.

22 But when a man kills another person, it might be a mistake. For example, he might push someone very hard, or he might throw something at another person. If he did not hate the other person, then it might be a mistake.

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20 If anyone with malice aforethought shoves another or throws something at them intentionally(A) so that they die 21 or if out of enmity one person hits another with their fist so that the other dies, that person is to be put to death;(B) that person is a murderer. The avenger of blood(C) shall put the murderer to death when they meet.

22 “‘But if without enmity someone suddenly pushes another or throws something at them unintentionally(D)

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