Ben Sira 7:21

21 Show the same love to wise servants that you would show to yourself, and let them have their freedom. ¹

Ben Sira 7:21 In-Context

19 Don't miss your chance to marry a wise and good woman. A gracious wife is worth more than gold.

20 Don't mistreat servants who do their work well, or employees who do their best for you.

21 Show the same love to wise servants that you would show to yourself, and let them have their freedom.

22 Take good care of any animals you own. If they make money for you, keep them.

23 If you have sons, educate them. Teach them self-discipline while they are young.

Cross References

• 1. 7.21Exodus 21.2;Deuteronomy 15.12-15.

Footnotes

• [a] [Hebrew] Show the same love . . . yourself; [Greek] Show love to a wise servant.