Exodus 23:5

If 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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In The King James Version

If thou see the ass of him that hateth thee lying under his burden, and wouldest forbear to help him, thou shalt surely help with him.

In Context

4If you come across your enemy's ox or donkey that has wandered off, take it back to him.

6You must not prevent the poor from getting justice in their lawsuits.

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 22:4If you see someone's donkey or cow that has fallen down on the road, don't just ignore it. Help lift it up.

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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