Leviticus 19:1-7 ▼

1 The LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

2 |Speak to all the congregation of the children of Israel, and tell them, 'You shall be holy; for I the LORD your God am holy.

3 |'Each one of you shall respect his mother and his father. You shall keep my Sabbaths. I am the LORD your God.

4 |'Do not turn to idols, nor make molten gods for yourselves. I am the LORD your God.

5 |'When you offer a sacrifice of peace offerings to the LORD, you shall offer it so that you may be accepted.

6 It shall be eaten the same day you offer it, and on the next day: and if anything remains until the third day, it shall be burned with fire.

7 If it is eaten at all on the third day, it is an abomination. It will not be accepted;