Holy Scripture
Sirach 30:34
Source: Septuagint
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34If thou set thy servant to labor, thou shalt find rest: But if thou let him go idle, he will seek liberty.
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32At the time when thou shalt end thy days, And finish thy life, distribute thine inheritance.
33Fodder, a stick, and burdens, are for the ass; And bread, correction, and work, for a servant.
— Sirach 30:34 —
35A yoke and a collar do bow the neck: So are tortures and torments for an evil servant.
36Send him to labor, that he be not idle; For idleness teacheth much evil.