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Sirach 33:30-32 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

30. Appoint him to a task. For this is fitting for him. And if he will not be obedient, bend him with chains. But you should do no more than any flesh can bear. Truly, you should do nothing grievous without judgment.

31. If you have a faithful servant, let him be to you like your own soul. Treat him like a brother. For you have obtained him by the blood of your soul.

32. If you harm him unjustly, he will turn away and flee.

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