Genesis 33:13 shows Jacob's gentle care for his flocks, exemplifying the righteous man's regard for his beast.

Genesis 33:14 continues Jacob's considerate pace for his cattle, further illustrating care for animals as the righteous do.

Numbers 22:28-32 depicts Balaam beating his donkey, exemplifying the wicked's cruel mercies contrasted with the righteous's care.

Deuteronomy 25:4 commands not muzzling the ox, directly supporting the principle of caring for working animals.

Exodus 23:19 forbids boiling a young goat in its mother's milk—a direct law ensuring humane treatment of animals, mirroring righteous care.

Numbers 22:32 rebukes Balaam for striking his donkey—a clear contrast to the righteous man's regard for his beast, showing cruel mistreatment.

Deuteronomy 22:6 gives a specific law protecting a mother bird and her young, illustrating the principle of compassion for animals.

James 2:13-16 condemns withholding mercy from the needy—parallel to the ethic of compassionate care, extending the same principle from animals to humans.

1 John 3:17 questions love without pity for a brother in need—a parallel test of genuine compassion, echoing the righteous care shown to animals.