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Deuteronomy 16:21

You shall not plant a sacred grove, nor shall you plant any tree near the altar of the Lord your God
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King James Version

Thou shalt not plant thee a grove of any trees near unto the altar of the LORD thy God, which thou shalt make thee.

English Standard Version

"You shall not plant any tree as an Asherah beside the altar of the LORD your God that you shall make.

New International Version

Do not set up any wooden Asherah pole beside the altar you build to the LORD your God,