5 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.
5 If you see the donkey of someone who hates you fallen down under its load, do not leave it there; be sure you help them with it.
5 If you see the donkey of one who hates you lying down under its burden, you shall refrain from leaving him with it; you shall rescue it with him.
5 If you see the donkey of someone who hates you lying helpless under its load, don't walk off and leave it. Help it up.
5 If you see the donkey of one who hates you lying under its burden, and you would refrain from helping it, you shall surely help him with it.
5 If you see that the donkey of someone who hates you has collapsed under its load, do not walk by. Instead, stop and help.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Exodus 23:5
Commentary on Exodus 23:1-9
(Read Exodus 23:1-9)
In the law of Moses are very plain marks of sound moral feeling, and of true political wisdom. Every thing in it is suited to the desired and avowed object, the worship of one only God, and the separation of Israel from the pagan world. Neither parties, friends, witnesses, nor common opinions, must move us to lessen great faults, to aggravate small ones, excuse offenders, accuse the innocent, or misrepresent any thing.