International Children’s Bible

Deuteronomy 22:1-10 International Children’s Bible (ICB)

1. You might see your fellow Israelite’s ox or sheep wandering away. Don’t ignore it. Take it back to its owner.

2. The owner might not live close to you. Or you might not know who he is. Then take the animal home with you. Keep it until the owner comes looking for it. Then give it back to him.

3. Do the same thing if you find his donkey or coat or anything he lost. Don’t just ignore it.

4. You might see your fellow Israelite’s donkey or ox fallen on the road. Don’t ignore it. Help him get it up.

5. A woman must not wear men’s clothes. And a man must not wear women’s clothes. The Lord your God hates anyone who does that.

6. You might find a bird’s nest by the road. It might be in a tree or on the ground. And the mother bird might be sitting on the young birds or eggs. Do not take the mother bird with the young birds.

7. You may take the young birds. But you must let the mother bird go free. Then things will go well for you. And you will live a long time.

8. When you build a new house, build a wall around the roof. Then you will not be guilty of murder if someone falls off the roof.

9. Don’t plant two different kinds of seeds in your vineyard. Otherwise, both crops will be ruined.

10. Don’t plow with an ox and a donkey tied together.