Ben Sira 7:15

15 Don't try to avoid farm work or other hard labor; the Most High has given us these jobs to do.

Ben Sira 7:15 In-Context

13 Don't tell lies at all. It never does any good.

14 In an official assembly, don't get up and talk a lot of nonsense. And don't repeat yourself when you pray.

15 Don't try to avoid farm work or other hard labor; the Most High has given us these jobs to do.

16 Don't join up with a crowd of sinners; remember that the Lord's punishment is sure to come.

17 Be very humble, because the decay of death awaits us all.