Verse

Sirach 33:26

Original

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

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In context

24Fodder, a wand, and burdens, are for the ass; and bread, correction, and work, for a servant.

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

Sirach 33:26

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

28Set him to work, as is fit for him: if he be not obedient, put on more heavy fetters.

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