Maimonides
Not to leave a beast, that has fallen down beneath its burden, unaided, as it is said, “Thou shalt not see thy brother’s ass (or his ox fall down by the way…. thou shalt surely help him to lift them up again)” (Deut. 22:4; see also Ex. 23:5).
Deuteronomy 22:4
- KJV
- 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.
- ASV
- 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.
- WEB
- 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.
- JPS
- 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.
Exodus 23:5
- KJV
- If thou see the ass of him that hateth thee lying under his burden, and wouldest forbear to help him, thou shalt surely help with him.
- ASV
- If thou see the ass of him that hateth thee lying under his burden, thou shalt forbear to leave him, thou shalt surely release it with him.
- WEB
- If you see the donkey of him who hates you fallen down under his burden, don’t leave him. You shall surely help him with it.
- JPS
- If thou see the ass of him that hateth thee lying under its burden, thou shalt forbear to pass by him; thou shalt surely release it with him.