24. In the fourth year, the fruit from that tree will belong to the Lord, a holy offering of praise to him.
25. Then, in the fifth year, you can eat the fruit from that tree. And the tree will produce more and more fruit for you. I am the Lord your God.
26. “You must not eat any meat with blood still in it. “You must not try to use different kinds of magic to tell the future.
27. “You must not round off the hair that grows on the side of your face. You must not cut your beard that grows on the side of your face.
28. You must not cut your body as a way to remember the dead. You must not make any tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the Lord.
29. “Do not dishonor your daughters by making them become prostitutes. If you do that, your whole country will turn away from God and be filled with all kinds of sinful things.
30. “You must not work on my special days of rest. You must honor my holy place. I am the Lord.
31. “Do not go to mediums or wizards for advice—they will only make you unclean. I am the Lord your God.