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Sirach 30:9-17 World English Bible (WEB)

9. Cocker your child, and he shall make you afraid: Play with him, and he will grieve you.

10. Laugh not with him, lest you have sorrow with him; And you shall gnash your teeth in the end.

11. Give him no liberty in his youth, And wink not at his follies.

12. Bow down his neck in his youth, And beat him on the sides while he is a child, Lest he wax stubborn, and be disobedient to you; And there shall be sorrow to your soul.

13. Chastise your son, and take pains with him, Lest his shameless behavior be an offence to you.

14. Better is a poor man, being sound and strong of constitution, Than a rich man that is plagued in his body.

15. Health and a good constitution are better than all gold; And a strong body than wealth without measure.

16. There is no riches better than health of body; And there is no gladness above the joy of the heart.

17. Death is better than a bitter life, And eternal rest than a continual sickness.

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