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Ben Sira 30:5-14 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

5. Whom he looked upon through life with joy,and in death, without regret.

6. Against his enemies he has left an avenger,and one to repay his friends with kindness.

7. Whoever spoils a son will have wounds to bandage,and will suffer heartache at every cry.

8. An untamed horse turns out stubborn;and a son left to himself grows up unruly.

9. Pamper a child and he will be a terror for you,indulge him, and he will bring you grief.

10. Do not laugh with him lest you share sorrow with him,and in the end you will gnash your teeth.

11. Do not give him his own way in his youth,and do not ignore his follies.

12. Bow down his head in his youth,beat his sides while he is still young,Lest he become stubborn and disobey you,and leave you disconsolate.

13. Discipline your son and make heavy his yoke,lest you be offended by his shamelessness.

14. Better the poor in vigorous healththan the rich with bodily ills.

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