Exodus 23:4

If you come across your enemy's ox or donkey that has wandered off, take it back to him.

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In The King James Version

If thou meet thine enemy’s ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.

In Context

3Don't show favoritism to poor people in their legal cases either.

5If you see the donkey of someone who hates you that has fallen under its load, don't just leave it there. You must stop and help.

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 22:1If you see someone's cow or sheep wandering around, don't just ignore it. Make sure you take it back to its owner.

Proverbs 24:17Don't celebrate when your enemies fall; don't be glad when they trip up,

Matthew 5:44But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

Romans 12:17Don't pay back anyone evil for evil. Make sure you show everybody that what you're doing is good,

Matthew Henry on Exodus 23:2-10

Judicial Laws. ( b. c. 1491.) 1 Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness. 2 Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment: 3 Neither shalt thou countenance a poor man in his cause. 4 If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again. 5 If thou see the ass of him that hateth thee lying under his burden, and wouldest forbear to help… Read the whole commentary →

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