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43 You must not rule this person cruelly. You must respect your God.

44 “‘You may buy men and women slaves from other nations around you. 45 Also you may buy children as slaves. These children must come from the families of foreigners living in your land. These child slaves will belong to you.

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43 Do not rule over them ruthlessly,(A) but fear your God.(B)

44 “‘Your male and female slaves are to come from the nations around you; from them you may buy slaves. 45 You may also buy some of the temporary residents living among you and members of their clans born in your country, and they will become your property.

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