Sirach 33:27DRA
Catholic Bible · DRA · Verse 27 of 33
"The yoke and the thong bend a stiff neck, and continual labours bow a slave."
In context
25Fodder, and a wand, and a burden are for an ass: bread, and correction, and work for a slave.
26He worketh under correction, and seeketh to rest: let his hands be idle, and he seeketh liberty.
27The yoke and the thong bend a stiff neck, and continual labours bow a slave.
28Torture and fetters are for a malicious slave: send him to work, that he be not idle:
29For idleness hath taught much evil.