⁴ But if the spot is white in the skin of his body and appears no deeper than the skin, and the hair in it has not turned white, ^(A)the priest shall shut up the diseased person for seven days.

¹⁵ So Miriam ^(A)was shut outside the camp seven days, and the people did not set out on the march till Miriam was brought in again.

²⁴ The sins of some people are conspicuous, going before them to judgment, but the sins of others appear later.

⁵ Therefore ^(A)do not pronounce judgment before the time, ^(B)before the Lord comes, ^(C)who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. ^(D)Then each one will receive his commendation from God.

¹⁰ But ^(A)the Levites who went far from me, going astray from me after their idols ^(B)when Israel went astray, ^(C)shall bear their punishment.^[a]

¹⁴ then you shall inquire and make search and ask ^(A)diligently. And behold, if it be true and certain that such an abomination has been done among you,