Leviticus 25:39-46

39“If an Israelite becomes poor and sells himself to you, don’t work him like a slave.

40He will be like a hired worker or a visitor to you. He may work with you until the year of jubilee.

41Then you will release him and his children to go back to their family and the property of their ancestors.

42They are my servants. I brought them out of Egypt. They must never be sold as slaves.

43Do not treat them harshly. Fear your God.

44“You may have male and female slaves, but buy them from the nations around you.

45You may also buy them from the foreigners living among you and from their families born in your country. They will be your property.

46You may acquire them for yourselves and for your descendants as permanent property. You may work them as slaves. However, do not treat the Israelites harshly. They are your relatives.