26If a man strikes and blinds the eye of his manservant or maidservant, he must let the servant go free as compensation for the eye. 27And if he knocks out the tooth of his manservant or maidservant, he must let the servant go free as compensation for the tooth.
Guiding the behavior of the master, they must be cautious!
“If this did not teach them humanity, it taught them caution, as one rash blow might have deprived them of all right to the future services of the slave; and this self-interest obliged them to be cautious and circumspect.” (Clarke)
Never deal with someone out of anger, wait until the anger subsides, then address the situation at hand. You will be all the wiser for it.
Blessings, David
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