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Sirach 33:25
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Sirach 33:25
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If thou set thy servant to labour, thou shalt find rest: but if thou let him go idle, he shall seek liberty.
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Sirach 33:25 In-Context
23
At the time when thou shalt end thy days, and finish thy life, distribute thine inheritance.
24
Fodder, a wand, and burdens, are for the ass; and bread, correction, and work, for a servant.
25
If thou set thy servant to labour, 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 labour, that he be not idle; for idleness teacheth much evil.
The Brenton translation of the Septuagint is in the public domain.