Verse 4

If you come across your enemy's ox or donkey wandering off, you must certainly return it to him.

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Referenced Verses

  • Deut 22:1-4 : 1 If you see your brother's ox or sheep wandering off, do not ignore it. Be sure to return it to your brother. 2 If your brother is not nearby or you do not know who he is, take the animal to your house and keep it with you until your brother comes looking for it. Then, you must return it to him. 3 Do the same with his donkey, his garment, or any lost item that belongs to your brother, which you find. Do not ignore it; you must return it. 4 If you see your brother's donkey or ox fallen on the road, do not ignore it. Help him lift it back up.
  • 1 Thess 5:15 : 15 See that no one repays evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good, both for one another and for everyone.
  • Prov 25:21 : 21 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
  • Matt 5:44 : 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
  • Luke 6:27-28 : 27 But I say to you who are listening: Love your enemies and do good to those who hate you. 28 Bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you.
  • Rom 12:17-21 : 17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19 Do not take revenge, dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: 'It is mine to avenge; I will repay,' says the Lord. 20 If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head. 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
  • Job 31:29-30 : 29 If I have rejoiced at my enemy's misfortune or gloated when harm came to him— 30 I have not allowed my mouth to sin by invoking a curse against their life—
  • Prov 24:17-18 : 17 Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles. 18 Otherwise, the LORD will see and disapprove, and He may turn His anger away from them.