Ben Sira 33:31

31 Treat him as a brother; you need him as you need yourself. If you mistreat him and he runs away, where are you going to look for him?

Ben Sira 33:31 In-Context

29 But don't be too severe with anyone, and never be unfair.

30 If you have a slave, treat him as you would want to be treated; you bought him with your hard-earned money.

31 Treat him as a brother; you need him as you need yourself. If you mistreat him and he runs away, where are you going to look for him?