“If you happen to come upon a bird’s nest along the way, in any tree or on the ground, with young ones or eggs in it, and the mother sitting on the young or on the eggs, (A)you shall not take the mother with the young; you shall certainly let the mother go, but the young you may take for yourself, (B)in order that it may go well for you and that you may prolong your days.

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If you come across a bird’s nest along your way, whether in a tree or on the ground, with baby birds or eggs, and the mother is sitting on the baby birds or eggs, do not remove the mother from her young. You must let the mother go, though you may take the young for yourself so that things go well for you and so you can prolong your life.

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If you come across a bird’s nest beside the road, either in a tree or on the ground, and the mother is sitting on the young or on the eggs, do not take the mother with the young.(A) You may take the young, but be sure to let the mother go,(B) so that it may go well with you and you may have a long life.(C)

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