9 A daughter is a secret cause of wakefulness to a father. Care for her takes away sleep— in her youth, lest she pass the flower of her age; when she is married, lest she should be hated; (WEB)
Sirach 42:9
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Sirach 22:3–5
3 An undisciplined child is a disgrace to his father, and a foolish daughter is born to his loss. (WEB) 4 A prudent daughter will inherit a husband of her own. She who brings shame is the grief of her father. (WEB) 5 She who is arrogant brings shame on father and husband. She wi… (WEB)
Sirach 7:23–25
23 Do you have children? Correct them, and make them obedient from their youth. (WEB) 24 Do you have daughters? Take care of their bodies, and don’t be overly indulgent toward them. (WEB) 25 Give your daughter in marriage, and you will have accomplished a great matter. Give her to… (WEB)
Sirach 26:9–11
9 The fornication of a woman is in the lifting up of her eyes; it will be known by her eyelids. (WEB) 10 Keep strict watch on a headstrong daughter, lest she find liberty for herself, and use it. (WEB) 11 Watch out for an impudent eye, and don’t be surprised if it sins against you. (WEB)
Sirach 31:1–3
1 Wakefulness that comes from riches consumes the flesh, and anxiety about it takes away sleep. (WEB) 2 Wakeful anxiety will crave slumber. In a severe disease, sleep will be broken. (WEB) 3 A rich man toils in gathering money together. When he rests, he is filled with his good… (WEB)
Proverbs 17:20–22
20 The one with a perverse heart finds no good, and he whose tongue is deceitful falls into trouble. 21 A man fathers a fool to his own grief; the father of a fool has no joy. 22 A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.
Proverbs 17:24–26
24 Wisdom is the focus of the discerning, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth. 25 A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to her who bore him. 26 It is surely not good to punish the innocent or to flog a noble for his honesty.
Sirach 9:4–6
4 Don’t associate with a woman who is a singer, lest perhaps you be caught by her tricks. (WEB) 5 Don’t gaze at a virgin, lest perhaps you stumble and incur penalties for her. (WEB) 6 Don’t give your soul to prostitutes, that you not lose your inheritance. (WEB)
Sirach 30:6–8
6 He left behind him an avenger against his enemies, and one to repay kindness to his friends. (WEB) 7 He who makes too much of his son will bind up his wounds. His heart will be troubled at every cry. (WEB) 8 An unbroken horse becomes stubborn. An unrestrained son becomes heads… (WEB)
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