Ben Sira 33:25

25 If thou set thy servant to labor, thou shalt find rest; but if thou let him go idle, he shall seek liberty.

Ben Sira 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 labor, thou shalt find rest; but if thou let him go idle, he shall seek liberty.

26 A yoke and a collar do bow the neck; so are tortures and torments for an evil servant.

27 Send him to labor, that he be not idle, for idleness teacheth much evil.