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Leviticus 25:39

And if thy brother that dwelleth by thee be waxen poor, and be sold unto thee; thou shalt not compel him to serve as a bondservant:
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English Standard Version

"If your brother becomes poor beside you and sells himself to you, you shall not make him serve as a slave:

New International Version

"'If one of your countrymen becomes poor among you and sells himself to you, do not make him work as a slave.

Catholic Public Domain Version

If your brother, having been compelled by poverty, will have sold himself to you, you shall not oppress him with the servitude of indentured servants