Leviticus 24:21-23
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
21 Whoever takes the life of an animal shall make restitution, but whoever takes a human life shall be put to death. 22 You shall have but one rule, for alien and native-born alike.(A) I, the Lord, am your God.
23 When Moses told this to the Israelites, they took the blasphemer outside the camp and stoned him;(B) they did just as the Lord commanded Moses.
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