Deuteronomy 17:1-4 Good News Bible (GNB)

1. “Do not sacrifice to the Lord your God cattle or sheep that have any defects; the Lord hates this.

2. “Suppose you hear that in one of your towns some man or woman has sinned against the Lord and broken his covenant

3. by worshipping and serving other gods or the sun or the moon or the stars, contrary to the Lord's command.

4. If you hear such a report, then investigate it thoroughly. If it is true that this evil thing has happened in Israel,

Deuteronomy 17