18. “ ‘The Nazirites must go to the entrance of the Meeting Tent and shave off their hair that they grew for their promise. The hair will be put in the fire that is under the sacrifice of the fellowship offering.
19. “ ‘After the Nazirites cut off their hair, the priest will give them a boiled shoulder from the male sheep. From the basket he will also give a loaf and a wafer, both made without yeast.
20. Then the priest will present them to the Lord. They are holy and belong to the priest. Also, he is to present the breast and the thigh from the male sheep. After that, the Nazirites may drink wine.
21. “ ‘This is the teaching for the Nazirites who make a promise. Everyone who makes the Nazirite promise must give all of these gifts to the Lord. If they promised to do more, they must keep their promise, according to the teaching of the Nazirites.’ ”
22. The Lord said to Moses,
23. “Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is how you should bless the Israelites. Say to them:
24. “May the Lord bless you and keep you.
25. May the Lord show you his kindnessand have mercy on you.
26. May the Lord watch over youand give you peace.” ’
27. “So Aaron and his sons will bless the Israelites with my name, and I will bless them.”