Sirach (Ecclesiasticus)

Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 7:20

μὴ κακώσῃς οἰκέτην ἐργαζόμενον ἐν ἀληθείᾳ, μηδὲ μίσθιον διδόντα ψυχὴν αὐτοῦ.
King James Version (KJV)

Whereas thy servant worketh truly, entreat him not evil, nor the hireling that bestoweth himself wholly for thee.

Modern English

Do not mistreat a servant who works faithfully, nor a hired worker who gives his all for you.

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