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

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Footnotes

  1. Deuteronomy 22:4 tn Heb “you must not see.” See note at 22:1.
  2. Deuteronomy 22:4 tn Heb “and (must not) hide yourself from them.”
  3. Deuteronomy 22:4 tn The Hebrew text uses the infinitive absolute for emphasis, which the translation indicates with “be sure.”
  4. Deuteronomy 22:4 tn Heb “help him to lift them up.” In keeping with English style the singular is used in the translation, and the referent (“the animal”) has been specified for clarity.

If you see your fellow Israelite’s donkey(A) or ox fallen on the road, do not ignore it. Help the owner get it to its feet.(B)

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