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Exodus 23:5-7
International Standard Version
Exodus 23:5-7
International Standard Version
5 If you see your enemy’s donkey lying helpless under its load, you must not abandon it; rather, you are certainly to return it to him.[a]
6 “You are not to pervert justice for the poor among you[b] in their lawsuits.[c] 7 Stay far away from a false charge, and don’t kill the innocent or the righteous, because I won’t acquit the guilty.
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- Exodus 23:5 Lit. leave it with him
- Exodus 23:6 Lit. your poor
- Exodus 23:6 Lit. in his lawsuit
Exodus 23:5-7
New International Version
Exodus 23:5-7
New International Version
5 If you see the donkey(A) of someone who hates you fallen down under its load, do not leave it there; be sure you help them with it.
6 “Do not deny justice(B) to your poor people in their lawsuits. 7 Have nothing to do with a false charge(C) and do not put an innocent(D) or honest person to death,(E) for I will not acquit the guilty.(F)
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