Deuteronomy 15:12-15

Good News Translation

The Treatment of Slaves^(A)

^12 (B)“If any Israelites, male or female, sell themselves^[a] to you as slaves, you are to release them after they have served you for six years. When the seventh year comes, you must let them go free. ¹³ When you set them free, do not send them away empty-handed. ¹⁴ Give to them generously from what the Lord has blessed you with—sheep, grain, and wine. ¹⁵ Remember that you were slaves in Egypt and the Lord your God set you free; that is why I am now giving you this command.