Sirach 7:21

21 A wise slave lovea as thyself,

And withhold not from him (his) freedom.

(i) 7:22–25. A man’s duties to his cattle and to his children

(= 2 + 2 distichs).

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(	indicates that the word or words so enclosed or printed are supplied for the sake of clearness.
+	indicates that the authority or authorities quoted insert the word or words following this mark.
H	Manuscript A, containing ch. 3:6–16:26; this consists of six leaves, and may be of the eleventh century.