Thematic Bible: Not to be cruelly used

The righteous is merciful even unto his beast, but the piety of the wicked is cruel.

Verse Concepts

Cruelty, God's attitude toMangersRespect, For EnvironmentResponsibility, For God's WorldUnkindnessAnimals, Care ForThoughts Of The RighteousEcologyAnimals, Cruelty TowardsCaring For Animals

Animal RightsOppressorsMammalsStock KeepingAnimals Having A SoulGodly ManPetsA Good Manoverworking

And when the ass saw the angel of the LORD, she fell down under Balaam; and Balaam's anger was kindled, and he smote the ass with a staff. Then the LORD opened the mouth of the ass, and she said unto Balaam, What have I done unto thee that thou hast smitten me these three times? And Balaam said unto the ass, Because thou hast mocked me. I wish there were a sword in my hand, for now would I kill thee. read more.
And the ass said unto Balaam, Am I not thine ass upon which thou hast ridden ever since I was thine unto this day? Was I ever accustomed to do so unto thee? And he said, No. Then the LORD opened the eyes of Balaam, and he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way and his sword drawn in his hand; and he bowed down his head and fell flat on his face. And the angel of the LORD said unto him, Why hast thou smitten thine ass these three times? Behold, I went out as thine adversary, because thy way is perverse before me.