Sirach 7:18-22

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Relations with Others

¹⁸Do not exchange a friend for money,
    or a real brother for the gold of Ophir.
¹⁹Do not dismiss^[a] a wise and good wife,
    for her charm is worth more than gold.
²⁰Do not abuse slaves who work faithfully,
    or hired laborers who devote themselves to their task.
²¹Let your soul love intelligent slaves;^[b]
    do not withhold from them their freedom.

²²Do you have cattle? Look after them;
if they are profitable to you, keep them.

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Footnotes

Sirach 7:19 Heb: Gk deprive yourself of
Sirach 7:21 Heb Love a wise slave as yourself

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