Neither shalt thou countenance a poor man in his cause.

If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.

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.

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You shall not favor the poor in a lawsuit.(A)

When you come upon your enemy’s ox or donkey going astray, you must see to it that it is returned.(B) When you notice the donkey of one who hates you lying down under its burden, you should not desert him; you must help him with it.

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and do not show favoritism(A) to a poor person in a lawsuit.

“If you come across your enemy’s(B) ox or donkey wandering off, be sure to return it.(C) If you see the donkey(D) of someone who hates you fallen down under its load, do not leave it there; be sure you help them with it.

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