18
Do not exchange a friend for money, or a real brother for the gold of Ophir.
19
Do not deprive yourself of a wise and good wife, for her charm is worth more than gold.
20
Do not abuse a servant who performs his work faithfully, or a hired laborer who devotes himself to you.
21
Let your soul love an intelligent servant; do not withhold from him his freedom.
22
Do you have cattle? Look after them; if they are profitable to you, keep them.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.