86 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Exodus, Mishpatim (Exodus 21:1-24:18), Source Book Keys, TZADIK EXODUS | 23:5 donkey — EXOD806 One must even keep far from cruelty to an... EXOD806 One must even keep far from cruelty to animals, as it is written (Mishlei 2:10): "The righteous man knows the desires of his animal." He must not overwork it or make it go hungry, and in this regard is written [this verse]: "If you see your foe's donkey lying under his burden, will you forbear from helping him? You shall surely help him!" (Bava Metzia 3b): "It is forbidden by the Torah to cause pain to animals." Share Print Source KeyTZADIKVerse23:5Keyword(s)donkeySource Page(s)155 Switch article EXODUS | 23:5 burden — EXOD805 What often intensifies animosity between ... Previous Article EXODUS | 23:5 enemy — EXOD809 Jesus said "resist not evil" (KJV) or "on... Next Article