Ezekiel 44:19-21

Contemporary English Version

^19 (A) And before they leave to join the other people in the outer courtyard, they must take off their priestly clothes, then place them in the sacred rooms and put on their regular clothes.^[a] That way, no one will touch their sacred clothes and be harmed.^[b]

^20 (B) Priests must never shave their heads when they are mourning. But they must keep their hair properly trimmed and not let it grow too long. ^21 (C) They must not drink wine before going to the inner courtyard.