That master, O sire, who doth not give vent to his displeasure with devoted servants zealously pursuing his good, enlisteth the confidence of his servants. In fact, the latter adhere to him even in distress. By confiscating the grants to one’s servants or stopping their pay, one should not seek to amass wealth, for even affectionate counsellors deprived of their means of life and enjoyment, turn against him and leave him (in distress).

In plain words: Vidura says a master who does not take out his anger on loyal, hardworking servants wins their trust, and they stay with him even in hard times. A master should not try to get rich by taking away his servants' land or pay, because even loving advisers will turn on him and leave if they lose their living.