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Exodus 23:5

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3Neither shalt thou countenance a poor man in his cause.Select Exodus 23:3

4If thou meet thine enemy’s ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.Select Exodus 23:4

5If 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.Select Exodus 23:5

6Thou shalt not wrest the judgment of thy poor in his cause.Select Exodus 23:6

7Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.Select Exodus 23:7

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WEB

23:5 If you see the donkey of him who hates you fallen down under his burden, don’t leave him, you shall surely help him with it.

ASV

23:5 If thou see the ass of him that hateth thee lying under his burden, thou shalt forbear to leave him, thou shalt surely release it with him.

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