6. But the Egyptians were cruel to us. They made us suffer and work very hard.
7. So we prayed to the Lord, the God of our ancestors. He heard us. He saw our trouble, hard work and suffering.
8. Then the Lord brought us out of Egypt. He did it with his great power and strength. He used great terrors, signs and miracles.
9. Then he brought us to this place. He gave us this land where much food grows.
10. Now I bring you part of the first harvest from this land. Lord, you have given me this land.” Then place the basket before the Lord your God. And bow down before him.
11. Then you and the Levites and foreigners among you should rejoice. The Lord your God has given good things to you and your family.
12. Bring a tenth of all your harvest the third year. This is the year to give a tenth of your harvest. Give it to the Levites, foreigners, orphans and widows. Then they may eat in your towns and be full.
13. Then say to the Lord your God, “I have taken out of my house the part of my harvest that belongs to God. I have given it to the Levites, foreigners, orphans and widows. I have done everything you commanded me. I have not broken your commands. And I have not forgotten any of them.
14. I have not eaten any of the holy part while I was in sorrow. I have not removed any of it while I was unclean. I have not offered it for dead people. I have obeyed you, the Lord my God. I have done everything you commanded me.