Sirach 30:7-18
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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.
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11 Give him no liberty in his youth, and wink not at his follies.
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12 Bow down his neck while he is young, and beat him on the sides while he is a child, lest he wax stubborn, and be disobedient unto thee, and so bring sorrow to thine heart.
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13 Chastise thy son, and hold him to labour, lest his lewd behaviour be an offence unto thee.
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14 Better is the poor, being sound and strong of constitution, than a rich man that is afflicted in his body.
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15 Health and good estate of body are above all gold, and a strong body above infinite wealth.
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16 There is no riches above a sound body, and no joy above the joy of the heart.
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17 Death is better than a bitter life or continual sickness.
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18 Delicates poured upon a mouth shut up are as messes of meat set upon a grave.