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In all thy works keep to thyself the preeminence; leave not a stain upon thine honor.
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At the time when thou shalt end thy days and finish thy life, distribute thine inheritance.
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Fodder, a wand, and burdens are for the ass; and bread, correction, and work for a servant.
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If thou set thy servant to labor, 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 labor, 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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But be not excessive toward any, and without discretion do nothing.
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If thou have a servant, let him be unto thee as thyself, because thou hast bought him with a price.
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If thou have a servant, treat him as a brother; for thou hast need of him, as of thine own soul. If thou treat him evilly and he run from thee, which way wilt thou go to seek him?