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.
18. Do not think of it as a hard thing when you let your slave go free. After all, he served you six years. You paid him only half what a hired person would cost. The Lord your God will bless you in everything you do.
19. Save all the first male animals born to your herds and flocks. They are for the Lord your God. Do not work the first calf born to your oxen. And do not cut off the wool from the first lamb born to your sheep.