Parallel Verses
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."
New American Standard Bible
You shall not see your countryman’s donkey or his ox fallen down on the way, and
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.
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.
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
Ra'ah
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Deuteronomy 22:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
Caring For Your Brother's Property
3 Do the same for his donkey, his garment, and for anything lost that belongs to your fellow countryman. When you find it, you must not ignore it. 4 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." 5 "A woman must not wear what is appropriate to a man, nor shall a man put on a woman's garment, because anyone who does this is detestable to the LORD your God.
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Cross References
Exodus 23:4-5
"If you come across your enemy's ox or donkey wandering off, you are to certainly return it to him.
Matthew 5:44
But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you,
Luke 10:29-37
But the man wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?"
Romans 15:1
Now we who are strong ought to be patient with the weaknesses of those who are not strong and must stop pleasing ourselves.
2 Corinthians 12:15
I will be very glad to spend my money and myself for you. Do you love me less because I love you so much?
Galatians 6:1-2
Brothers, if a person is caught doing something wrong, those of you who are spiritual should restore that person gently. Watch out for yourself so that you are not tempted as well.
1 Thessalonians 5:14
We urge you, brothers, to admonish those who are idle, cheer up those who are discouraged, and help those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.
Hebrews 12:12-13
Therefore, strengthen your tired arms and your weak knees,