15. “If a slave runs away from his or her owner and comes to you for protection, do not send them back.
16. They may live in any of your towns that they choose, and you are not to treat them harshly.
17. “No Israelite, man or woman, is to become a temple prostitute.
18. Also, no money earned in this way may be brought into the house of the Lord your God in fulfilment of a vow. The Lord hates temple prostitutes.