OLD TESTAMENT

Deuteronomy 22:7

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You shall surely let the hen go, but the young you may take for yourself, that it may be well with you, and that you may prolong your days.

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Verse 7. Time. Those who refrain from cruelty, even towards beasts, will be induced more easily to shew mercy to their fellow creatures, (Tert. c. Marc. ii.) and will draw down the blessings of God upon themselves. Menochius.

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