24. In the fourth year the fruit from the tree will be the Lord’s. It will be a holy offering of praise to him.
25. Then in the fifth year, you may eat the fruit from the tree. The tree will then produce more fruit for you. I am the Lord your God.
26. “‘You must not eat anything with the blood in it.“‘You must not try to tell the future by signs or black magic.
27. “‘You must not cut the hair on the sides of your heads. And you must not cut the edges of your beard.
28. You must not cut your body to show sadness for someone who died. Do not put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the Lord.
29. “‘You must not make your daughter become a prostitute. That only shows you do not respect her. If you do this, the country will be filled with all kinds of sin.
30. “‘Obey the laws about Sabbaths. You must respect my Most Holy Place. I am the Lord.
31. “‘Do not go to mediums or fortune-tellers for advice. If you do, you will become unclean. I am the Lord your God.
32. “‘Show respect to old people. Stand up when they come into the room. Show respect also to your God. I am the Lord.
33. “‘Do not mistreat foreigners living in your country.
34. Treat them just as you treat your own citizens. Love foreigners as you love yourselves, because you were foreigners one time. That was in Egypt. I am the Lord your God.
35. “‘Be fair when you judge people. And be fair when you measure and weigh things.
36. Your weighing baskets should be the right size. And your jars should hold the right amount of liquid. Your weights and balances should weigh correctly. I am the Lord your God. I brought you out of the land of Egypt.
37. “‘Remember all my laws and rules, and obey them. I am the Lord.’”