31 “‘Do not turn to mediums(A) or seek out spiritists,(B) for you will be defiled by them. I am the Lord your God.

32 “‘Stand up in the presence of the aged, show respect(C) for the elderly(D) and revere your God.(E) I am the Lord.(F)

33 “‘When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. 34 The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born.(G) Love them as yourself,(H) for you were foreigners(I) in Egypt.(J) I am the Lord your God.

35 “‘Do not use dishonest standards when measuring length, weight or quantity.(K) 36 Use honest scales(L) and honest weights, an honest ephah[a](M) and an honest hin.[b](N) I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt.(O)

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Footnotes

  1. Leviticus 19:36 An ephah was a dry measure having the capacity of about 3/5 of a bushel or about 22 liters.
  2. Leviticus 19:36 A hin was a liquid measure having the capacity of about 1 gallon or about 3.8 liters.

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