Ben Sira 33:28

28 Put him to work, in order that he may not be idle,

Ben Sira 33:28 In-Context

26 Set your slave to work, and you will find rest; leave his hands idle, and he will seek liberty.

27 Yoke and thong will bow the neck, and for a wicked slave there are racks and tortures.

28 Put him to work, in order that he may not be idle,

29 for idleness teaches much evil.

30 Set him to work, as is fitting for him, and if he does not obey, make his fetters heavy. Do not be overbearing toward anyone, and do nothing unjust.