Deuteronomy 16:21

¶ Thou shalt not plant thee a groue of any trees neere vnto the Altar of the Lord thy God, which thou shalt make thee:
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"You shall not plant for yourself an Asherah of any kind of tree beside the altar of the LORD your God, which you shall make for yourself.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Thou shalt not plant thee an Asherah of any kind of tree beside the altar of Jehovah thy God, which thou shalt make thee.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Let no holy tree of any sort be planted by the altar of the Lord your God which you will make.
- Basic English Bible

Thou shalt not plant thyself an Asherah of any wood near unto the altar of Jehovah thy God, which thou shalt make thee.
- Darby Bible

Thou shalt not plant thee a grove of any trees near to the altar of the LORD thy God, which thou shalt make for thee.
- Webster's Bible

You shall not plant for yourselves an Asherah of any kind of tree beside the altar of Yahweh your God, which you shall make for yourselves.
- World English Bible

`Thou dost not plant for thee a shrine of any trees near the altar of Jehovah thy God, which thou makest for thyself,
- Youngs Literal Bible

Thou shalt not plant thee an Asherah of any kind of tree beside the altar of the LORD thy God, which thou shalt make thee.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Deuteronomy 16:21

16:21 Thou shalt not plant - Because this was the practice of idolaters, and might be an occasion of reviving idolatry.