LEV1092 The biblical verse that forbids people from mistreating a servant reads, "He [i.e., the master] shall not rule over him ruthlessly in your sight" (this verse, emphasis added). The implication of "in your sight," suggests that if you see someone mistreating another--even in a situation that is not life-threatening--you should intervene. Yet most people don't. Certainly, throughout history, people commonly saw masters mistreating slaves and, despite this verse, said nothing. Today, people often remain silent when they see peers (to whom they are free to speak their mind) shouting at, mistreating, or otherwise acting "ruthlessly" toward people over whom they have power. If this happens "in your sight," then you should not regard your presence as a coincidence. Rather, you should presume that God has placed you in this situation for a reason. Uncomfortable though it may be, speak up and try to save the oppressed from the hands of the oppressor.