12. One of your own people might sell himself to you as a slave. It may be a Hebrew man or woman. That person will serve you for six years. The seventh year you must let him go free.
13. And when you let him go, don’t send him away without anything.
14. Give him some of your sheep, your grain and your wine. Give to him as the Lord has given to you.
15. Remember that you were slaves in Egypt. And the Lord your God saved you. That is why I am commanding this to you today.
16. But your slave might say to you, “I don’t want to leave you.” He might love you and your family. He might have a good life with you.
17. If he does this, stick an awl through his ear into the door. He will be your slave for life. Also do this to a woman slave.