⁵² But suppose there are only a few years left until the Year of Jubilee. Then they must count the number of years that are left. The payment for their freedom must be based on that number. ⁵³ They must be treated as workers hired from year to year. You must make sure that those they must work for are kind to them when they rule over them.

⁵⁴ “ ‘Suppose they are not bought back in any of those ways. Then they and their children must still be set free in the Year of Jubilee.