¹⁴ I have not eaten any of it while in mourning, or removed any of it while unclean, or offered any of it for the dead.^(A) I have obeyed the Lord my God; I have done all you commanded me.

¹⁷ Groan quietly; do not observe mourning rites for the dead.^(A) Put on your turban and strap your sandals on your feet; do not cover your moustache or eat the bread of mourners.’^[a](B)