Sirach 30:1–9
1He who loves his son will continue to lay stripes upon him, that he may have joy from him in the end.↗
2He who chastises his son will have profit from him, and will brag about him among his acquaintances.↗
3He who teaches his son will provoke his enemy to jealousy. Before friends, he will rejoice in him.↗
4His father dies, and is as though he had not died; for he has left one behind him like himself.↗
5In his life, he saw his son and rejoiced. When he died, it was without regret.↗
6He left behind him an avenger against his enemies, and one to repay kindness to his friends.↗
7He who makes too much of his son will bind up his wounds. His heart will be troubled at every cry.↗
8An unbroken horse becomes stubborn. An unrestrained son becomes headstrong.↗
9Pamper your child, and he will make you afraid. Play with him, and he will grieve you.↗
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