Ben Sira 42:5

5 of profit from dealing with merchants, and of much discipline of children, and of whipping a wicked servant severely.

Ben Sira 42:5 In-Context

3 of keeping accounts with a partner or with traveling companions, and of dividing the inheritance of friends;
4 of accuracy with scales and weights, and of acquiring much or little;
5 of profit from dealing with merchants, and of much discipline of children, and of whipping a wicked servant severely.
6 Where there is an evil wife, a seal is a good thing; and where there are many hands, lock things up.
7 Whatever you deal out, let it be by number and weight, and make a record of all that you give out or take in.
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