Holy Scripture
Exodus 22:28
A church father on this verse
“"Brethren, I did not know that he was the high priest; for it is written, 'You shall not speak ill of a ruler of your people.' " The mildness of this prompt reply shows how calmly he had spoken what he seemed to have uttered in anger, for such a reply could not be given by those who are angered or perturbed. And in th…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
28Thou shalt not keep back the firstfruits of thy threshing floor and press. The firstborn of thy sons thou shalt give to me.
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In context
26For this is his clothing, this is the only covering of his nakedness; wherein shall he sleep? If then he shall cry to me, I will hearken to him, for I am merciful.
27Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor speak ill of the ruler of thy people.
— Exodus 22:28 —
29So shalt thou do with thy calf and thy sheep and thine ass; seven days shall it be under the mother, and the eighth day thou shalt give it to me.
30And ye shall be holy men to me; and ye shall not eat flesh taken of beasts, ye shall cast it to the dog.