22. The priest will offer the sheep as a penalty offering before the Lord for the man’s sin, to remove the sins of the man so he will belong to the Lord. Then he will be forgiven for his sin.
23. “ ‘In the future, when you enter your country, you will plant many kinds of trees for food. After planting a tree, wait three years before using its fruit.
24. In the fourth year the fruit from the tree will be the Lord’s, 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 or cut the edges of your beard.
28. You must not cut your body to show sadness for someone who died or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the Lord.
29. “ ‘Do not dishonor your daughter by making her become a prostitute. If you do this, the country will be filled with all kinds of sin.
30. “ ‘Obey the laws about Sabbaths, and respect my Most Holy Place. I am the Lord.
31. “ ‘Do not go to mediums or fortune-tellers for advice, or you will become unclean. I am the Lord your God.
32. “ ‘Show respect to old people; stand up in their presence. Show respect also to your God. I am the Lord.