Sirach 33:30-32

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

³⁰Set him to work, as is fitting for him,
and if he does not obey, make his fetters heavy.
Do not be overbearing toward anyone,
and do nothing unjust.

³¹If you have but one slave, treat him like yourself,
because you have bought him with blood.
If you have but one slave, treat him like a brother,
for you will need him as you need your life.
³²If you ill-treat him, and he leaves you and runs away,

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