Parallel Verses

Holman Bible

If you see your brother’s donkey or ox fallen down on the road, you must not ignore it; you must help him lift it up.

New American Standard Bible

You shall not see your countryman’s donkey or his ox fallen down on the way, and pay no attention to them; you shall certainly help him to raise them up.

King James Version

Thou shalt not see thy brother's ass or his ox fall down by the way, and hide thyself from them: thou shalt surely help him to lift them up again.

International Standard Version

When you see the donkey or the ox of your fellow countryman fallen on the road, don't ignore it. Instead be sure to help it get up."

A Conservative Version

Thou shall not see thy brother's donkey or his ox fallen down by the way, and hide thyself from them. Thou shall surely help him to lift them up again.

American Standard Version

Thou shalt not see thy brother's ass or his ox fallen down by the way, and hide thyself from them: thou shalt surely help him to lift them up again.

Amplified

You shall not see your countryman’s donkey or his ox fall down along the road, and ignore [your duty to help] them; you shall certainly help him lift it up.

Bible in Basic English

If you see your brother's ox or his ass falling down on the road, do not go by without giving him help in lifting it up again.

Darby Translation

Thou shalt not see thy brother's ass or his ox fall by the way, and hide thyself from them: thou shalt in any case help him to lift them up.

Julia Smith Translation

Thou shalt not see thy brother's ass or his ox fallen in the way, and hide from them: lifting up, thou shalt lift up with him.

King James 2000

You shall not see your brother's donkey or his ox fall down by the way, and withhold your help from them: you shall surely help him to lift them up again.

Lexham Expanded Bible

"You shall not see the donkey of your neighbor or his ox fallen on the road and you ignore them; certainly you must help them [get] up [along] with him.

Modern King James verseion

You shall not see your brother's ass or his ox fall down by the way, and hide yourself from them. You shall surely help him to lift it up again.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

If thou see that thy brother's ass or ox is fallen down by the way, thou shalt not withdraw thyself from them: but shalt help him to heave them up again.

NET Bible

When you see your neighbor's donkey or ox fallen along the road, do not ignore it; instead, you must be sure to help him get the animal on its feet again.

New Heart English Bible

You shall not see your brother's donkey or his ox fallen down by the way, and hide yourself from them: you shall surely help him to lift them up again.

The Emphasized Bible

Thou shalt not see the ass of thy brother or his ox fallen in the way, and turn away from them, - thou shalt, raise, them with him.

Webster

Thou shalt not see thy brother's ass or his ox fall down by the way, and hide thyself from them: thou shalt surely help him to lift them up again.

World English Bible

You shall not see your brother's donkey or his ox fallen down by the way, and hide yourself from them: you shall surely help him to lift them up again.

Youngs Literal Translation

Thou dost not see the ass of thy brother, or his ox, falling in the way, and hast hid thyself from them; thou dost certainly raise them up with him.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
Thou shalt not see
ראה 
Ra'ah 
Usage: 1308

ass
חמר חמור 
Chamowr 
ass
Usage: 96

or his ox
שׁור 
Showr 
ox, bullock, cow, bull, wall
Usage: 78

by the way
דּרך 
Derek 
Usage: 704

and hide
עלם 
`alam 
Usage: 28

References

Easton

Hastings

Context Readings

Caring For Your Brother's Property

3 Do the same for his donkey, his garment, or anything your brother has lost and you have found. You must not ignore it. 4 If you see your brother’s donkey or ox fallen down on the road, you must not ignore it; you must help him lift it up. 5 “A woman is not to wear male clothing, and a man is not to put on a woman’s garment, for everyone who does these things is detestable to the Lord your God.



Cross References

Exodus 23:4-5

“If you come across your enemy’s stray ox or donkey, you must return it to him.

Matthew 5:44

But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

Luke 10:29-37

But wanting to justify himself, he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”

Romans 15:1

Now we who are strong have an obligation to bear the weaknesses of those without strength, and not to please ourselves.

2 Corinthians 12:15

I will most gladly spend and be spent for you. If I love you more, am I to be loved less?

Galatians 6:1-2

Brothers, if someone is caught in any wrongdoing, you who are spiritual should restore such a person with a gentle spirit, watching out for yourselves so you also won’t be tempted.

1 Thessalonians 5:14

And we exhort you, brothers: warn those who are irresponsible, comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient with everyone.

Hebrews 12:12-13

Therefore strengthen your tired hands and weakened knees,

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