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Exodus 23:3-5
1599 Geneva Bible
Exodus 23:3-5
1599 Geneva Bible
3 ¶ Thou shalt not esteem a poor man in his cause.
4 ¶ If thou meet thine enemy’s ox, or his ass going astray, thou shalt [a]bring him to him again.
5 If thou see thine enemy’s [b]ass lying under his burden, wilt thou cease to help him? thou shalt help him up again with it.
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- Exodus 23:4 If we be bound to do good to our enemy’s beast, much more to our enemy himself, Matt. 5:44.
- Exodus 23:5 If God command to help up our enemy’s ass under his burden, will he suffer us to cast down our brethren with heavy burdens?
Exodus 23:3-5
New International Version
Exodus 23:3-5
New International Version
3 and do not show favoritism(A) to a poor person in a lawsuit.
4 “If you come across your enemy’s(B) ox or donkey wandering off, be sure to return it.(C) 5 If you see the donkey(D) of someone who hates you fallen down under its load, do not leave it there; be sure you help them with it.
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