1. Desire not a multitude of unprofitable children, Neither delight in ungodly sons.
2. If they multiply, delight not in them, Except the fear of the Lord be with them.
3. Trust not you in their life, Neither rely on their condition: For one is better than a thousand; And to die childless than to have ungodly children.
4. For from one that has understanding shall a city be peopled; But a race of wicked men shall be made desolate.
5. Many such things I have seen with mine eyes; And mine ear has heard mightier things than these.
6. In the congregation of sinners shall a fire be kindled; And in a disobedient nation wrath is kindled.
7. He was not pacified toward the giants of old time, Who revolted in their strength.