Deuteronomy 22:2

New English Translation

If the owner does not live near you or you do not know who the owner is, then you must corral the animal at your house and let it stay with you until the owner looks for it; then you must return it to him.

Cross References

Matthew 7:12

In everything, treat others as you would want them to treat you, for this fulfills the law and the prophets.

Deuteronomy 22:1

When you see your neighbor’s ox or sheep going astray, do not ignore it; you must return it without fail to your neighbor.

Deuteronomy 22:3

You shall do the same to his donkey, his clothes, or anything else your neighbor has lost and you have found; you must not refuse to get involved.

1 Thessalonians 4:6

In this matter no one should violate the rights of his brother or take advantage of him, because the Lord is the avenger in all these cases, as we also told you earlier and warned you solemnly.