Leviticus 25:53 - Common English Bible

Regardless, the Israelite will be to the buyer like a yearly laborer; the buyer must not harshly rule over them in your sight.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

And as a yearly hired servant shall he be with him: and the other shall not rule with rigour over him in thy sight.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

And as a servant hired year by year shall he deal with him; he shall not rule over him with harshness (severity, oppression) in your sight [make sure of that].

American Standard Version (1901)

As a servant hired year by year shall he be with him: he shall not rule with rigor over him in thy sight.

Catholic Public Domain Version

his wages being charged by what served before. He shall not afflict him violently in your sight.