Sirach 33:24-29 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

24. You should not allow a blemish upon your glory. On the day of the consummation of the days of your life, at the time of your passing, distribute your inheritance.

25. Fodder and a rod and a burden are for a donkey; bread and discipline and work are for a servant.

26. He works under discipline, and he seeks rest. Allow his hands to be idle, and he seeks liberty.

27. The yoke and the strap bend a stiff neck, and continual labors bend a servant.

28. Torture and chains are for a malevolent servant; send him to work, so that he may not be idle.

29. For idleness has taught much evil.

Sirach 33