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Ben Sira 33
Ben Sira 33:26
Ben Sira 33
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Ben Sira 33:26
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A yoke and a collar do bow the neck: so are tortures and torments for an evil servant.
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Ben Sira 33:26 In-Context
24
Fodder, a wand, and burdens, are for the ass; and bread, correction, and work, for a servant.
25
If thou set thy servant to labour, thou shalt find rest: but if thou let him go idle, he shall seek liberty.
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A yoke and a collar do bow the neck: so are tortures and torments for an evil servant.
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Send him to labour, that he be not idle; for idleness teacheth much evil.
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Set him to work, as is fit for him: if he be not obedient, put on more heavy fetters.
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