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Deuteronomy 22:6-7
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Deuteronomy 22:6-7
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6 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) 7 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)
Deuteronomy 22:6-7
International Standard Version
Deuteronomy 22:6-7
International Standard Version
6 “When you encounter a bird’s nest along the road, whether in a tree or on the ground, and the mother bird is sitting on its chicks[a] or eggs, don’t take the mother along with its young.[b] 7 You may take the young, but be sure to release the mother, so that life will go well for you and that you may have a long life.
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- Deuteronomy 22:6 Lit. on the young
- Deuteronomy 22:6 Lit. sons
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