Holy Scripture

Sirach 30:36

Source: Septuagint

Original

36Send him to labor, that he be not idle; For idleness teacheth much evil.

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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.

35A yoke and a collar do bow the neck: So are tortures and torments for an evil servant.

— Sirach 30:36 —

37Set him to work, as is fit for him: If he be not obedient, put on more heavy fetters.

38But be not excessive toward any; And without discretion do nothing.

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