Deuteronomy 15:11-13

Good News Translation

^11 (A)There will always be some Israelites who are poor and in need, and so I command you to be generous to them.

The Treatment of Slaves^(B)

^12 (C)“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.