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Deuteronomy 22:7

Instead, you shall permit her to go, retaining the young that you have caught, so that it may be well with you, and you may live for a long time
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King James Version

But thou shalt in any wise let the dam go, and take the young to thee; that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days.

English Standard Version

You shall let the mother go, but the young you may take for yourself, that it may go well with you, and that you may live long.

New International Version

You may take the young, but be sure to let the mother go, so that it may go well with you and you may have a long life.