38 I am the Lord your God, which have brought you out of the land of Egypt, to give you the land of Canaan, and to be your God.

39 (A)If thy brother also that dwelleth by thee be impoverished, and be sold unto thee, thou shalt not compel him to serve as a bond servant,

40 But as an hired servant, and as a sojourner he shall be with thee: he shall serve thee unto the year of Jubilee.

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38 I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt to give you the land of Canaan(A) and to be your God.(B)

39 “‘If any of your fellow Israelites become poor and sell themselves to you, do not make them work as slaves.(C) 40 They are to be treated as hired workers(D) or temporary residents among you; they are to work for you until the Year of Jubilee.

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