Deuteronomy 14:1-2

Contemporary English Version

Don't Mourn like Other Nations

Moses said:

14 ^(A) People of Israel, you are the Lord's children, so when you mourn for the dead, you must not cut yourselves or shave your forehead.^{[a] 2 (B)} Out of all the nations on this earth, the Lord your God chose you to be his own. You belong to the Lord, so don't behave like those who worship other gods.