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Sirach 33:28 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" Send him to labor, that he not be idle, for idleness teaches much mischief. "

Sirach 33:28

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26 Set your slave to work, and you will find rest. Leave his hands idle, and he will seek liberty.

27 Yoke and whip will bow the neck. For an evil slave there are racks and tortures.

28 Send him to labor, that he not be idle, for idleness teaches much mischief.

29 Set him to work, as is fit for him. If he doesn’t obey, make his fetters heavy.

30 Don’t be excessive toward any. Do nothing unjust.

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