Deuteronomy 22:6-7
Christian Standard Bible
6 “If you come across a bird’s nest with chicks or eggs, either in a tree or on the ground along the road, and the mother is sitting on the chicks or eggs, do not take the mother along with the young. 7 You may take the young for yourself, but be sure to let the mother go free, so that you may prosper and live long.
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Deuteronomy 22:6-7
Lexham English Bible
6 “If a bird’s nest is found before you[a] on the road in any tree or on the ground, and there are chicks or eggs, and the mother is lying down on the chicks or the eggs, you shall not take the mother along with the young; 7 you shall certainly let the mother go, but you may take the young for yourselves;[b] do this so that it may go well[c] for you and you may live long in the land.[d]
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- Deuteronomy 22:6 Literally “before your face”
- Deuteronomy 22:7 Hebrew “for you”
- Deuteronomy 22:7 Literally “he/it is good”
- Deuteronomy 22:7 Literally “and you may make long/extend days”
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