Sirach 34:27

27 and whoever deprives a worker of wages sheds blood. and another tears down; what have they gained other than hard work?

Sirach 34:27 In-Context

25 The needy person's bread means life for that poor person; whoever withholds it is a murderer.

26 Whoever takes away a neighbor's living commits murder,

27 and whoever deprives a worker of wages sheds blood. and another tears down; what have they gained other than hard work?

28 One person builds,

29 One person prays, and another person curses; to whose voice will the master listen?