Sirach 7:18-20

New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised

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 labourers who devote themselves to their task.

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Sirach 7:19 Heb: Gk deprive yourself of

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