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Sirach 33:30
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30If thou have a servant, let him be unto thee as thyself, because thou hast bought him with a price.
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28Set him to work, as is fit for him: if he be not obedient, put on more heavy fetters.
29But be not excessive toward any; and without discretion do nothing.
— Sirach 33:30 —
31If thou have a servant, entreat him as a brother: for thou hast need of him, as of thine own soul: if thou entreat him evil, and he run from thee, which way wilt thou go to seek him?