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Exodus 22:16

New International Version

16 “If a man seduces a virgin who is not pledged to be married and sleeps with her, he must pay the bride-price, and she shall be his wife.

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American Standard Version

And if a man entice a virgin that is not betrothed, and lie with her, he shall surely pay a dowry for her to be his wife.

Christian Standard Bible

“If a man seduces a virgin who is not engaged, and he sleeps with her, he must certainly pay the bridal price for her to be his wife.

English Standard Version

“If a man seduces a virgin who is not betrothed and lies with her, he shall give the bride-price for her and make her his wife.

King James Version

And if a man entice a maid that is not betrothed, and lie with her, he shall surely endow her to be his wife.

New American Standard Bible

“If a man seduces a virgin who is not betrothed and sleeps with her, he must pay a dowry for her to be his wife.

New King James Version

“If a man entices a virgin who is not betrothed, and lies with her, he shall surely pay the bride-price for her to be his wife.

New Living Translation

“If a man seduces a virgin who is not engaged to anyone and has sex with her, he must pay the customary bride price and marry her.

World English Bible

“If a man entices a virgin who isn’t pledged to be married, and lies with her, he shall surely pay a dowry for her to be his wife.