Thematic Bible: Not to be cruelly used

A righteous man regardeth the life of his cattle; but the ungodly have cruel hearts. Verse ConceptsCruelty, God's attitude toMangersRespect, For EnvironmentResponsibility, For God's WorldUnkindnessAnimals, Care ForThoughts Of The RighteousEcologyAnimals, Cruelty TowardsCaring For AnimalsAnimal 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 was wroth and smote the ass with a staff. And the LORD opened the mouth of the ass, and she said unto Balaam, "What have I done unto thee, that thou smitest me thus three times?" And Balaam said unto the Ass, "Because thou hast mocked me! I would that I had a sword in mine hand, that I might now kill thee." read more.
And the ass said unto Balaam, "Am not I thine ass which thou hast ridden upon since thou wast born unto this day? Was I ever wont to do so unto thee?" And he said, "Nay." And the LORD opened the eyes of Balaam that he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, with his sword drawn in his hand. And he bowed himself and fell flat on his face. And the angel of the LORD said unto him, "Wherefore smitest thou thine ass this three times? Behold, I came out to resist thee, for the way is contrary unto me,