Sirach 30:1-10
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1 He that loveth his son causeth him oft to feel the rod, that he may have joy of him in the end.
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2 He that chastiseth his son shall have joy in him, and shall rejoice of him among his acquaintance.
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3 He that teacheth his son grieveth the enemy: and before his friends he shall rejoice of him.
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4 Though his father die, yet he is as though he were not dead: for he hath left one behind him that is like himself.
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5 While he lived, he saw and rejoiced in him: and when he died, he was not sorrowful.
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6 He left behind him an avenger against his enemies, and one that shall requite kindness to his friends.
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7 He that maketh too much of his son shall bind up his wounds; and his bowels will be troubled at every cry.
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8 An horse not broken becometh headstrong: and a child left to himself will be wilful.
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9 Cocker thy child, and he shall make thee afraid: play with him, and he will bring thee to heaviness.
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10 Laugh not with him, lest thou have sorrow with him, and lest thou gnash thy teeth in the end.