²³ “‘When you enter the land and plant any kind of fruit tree, regard its fruit as forbidden.^[a] For three years you are to consider it forbidden^[b]; it must not be eaten. ²⁴ In the fourth year all its fruit will be holy,^(A) an offering of praise to the Lord. ²⁵ But in the fifth year you may eat its fruit. In this way your harvest will be increased. I am the Lord your God.

²⁶ “‘Do not eat any meat with the blood still in it.^(B)

“‘Do not practice divination^(C) or seek omens.^(D)

²⁷ “‘Do not cut the hair at the sides of your head or clip off the edges of your beard.^(E)

²⁸ “‘Do not cut^(F) your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the Lord.