7
You may take the young for yourself, but be sure to let the mother go free, so that you may prosper and live long.
Deuteronomy 22:7 In-Context
5
A woman must not wear men’s clothing, nor a man wear women’s clothing, for the LORD your God detests anyone who does this.
6
If you come across a bird’s nest beside the road, either in a tree or on the ground, and the mother is sitting on the young or on the eggs, do not take the mother with the young.
7
You may take the young, but be sure to let the mother go, so that it may go well with you and you may have a long life.
8
When you build a new house, make a parapet around your roof so that you may not bring the guilt of bloodshed on your house if someone falls from the roof.
9
Do not plant two kinds of seed in your vineyard; if you do, not only the crops you plant but also the fruit of the vineyard will be defiled.