Exodus 23:5

5 If you see the donkey of someone who hates you fallen down under its load, do not leave it there; be sure you help them with it.

Exodus 23:5 in Other Translations

KJV
5 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.
ESV
5 If you see the donkey of one who hates you lying down under its burden, you shall refrain from leaving him with it; you shall rescue it with him.
NLT
5 If you see that the donkey of someone who hates you has collapsed under its load, do not walk by. Instead, stop and help.
MSG
5 If you see the donkey of someone who hates you lying helpless under its load, don't walk off and leave it. Help it up.
CSB
5 "If you see the donkey of someone who hates you lying [helpless] under its load, and you want to refrain from helping it, you must help with it.

Exodus 23:5 In-Context

3 and do not show favoritism to a poor person in a lawsuit.
4 “If you come across your enemy’s ox or donkey wandering off, be sure to return it.
5 If you see the donkey of someone who hates you fallen down under its load, do not leave it there; be sure you help them with it.
6 “Do not deny justice to your poor people in their lawsuits.
7 Have nothing to do with a false charge and do not put an innocent or honest person to death, for I will not acquit the guilty.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Deuteronomy 22:4
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