22. The priest will offer the male sheep as a penalty offering before the Lord. It will be for the man’s sin. The priest will perform the acts to remove the sins of the man so he will belong to the Lord. Then the man will be forgiven for his sin.
23. “‘In the future you will enter your country. You will plant many kinds of trees for food. After planting a tree, wait three years before using its fruit.
24. In the fourth year the fruit from the tree will be the Lord’s. It will be a holy offering of praise to him.
25. Then in the fifth year, you may eat the fruit from the tree. The tree will then produce more fruit for you. I am the Lord your God.
26. “‘You must not eat anything with the blood in it.“‘You must not try to tell the future by signs or black magic.
27. “‘You must not cut the hair on the sides of your heads. And you must not cut the edges of your beard.
28. You must not cut your body to show sadness for someone who died. Do not put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the Lord.
29. “‘You must not make your daughter become a prostitute. That only shows you do not respect her. If you do this, the country will be filled with all kinds of sin.
30. “‘Obey the laws about Sabbaths. You must respect my Most Holy Place. I am the Lord.
31. “‘Do not go to mediums or fortune-tellers for advice. If you do, you will become unclean. I am the Lord your God.
32. “‘Show respect to old people. Stand up when they come into the room. Show respect also to your God. I am the Lord.
33. “‘Do not mistreat foreigners living in your country.