22 Do you have cattle? Look after them. If they are profitable to you, let them stay by you. (WEB) 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)
Sirach 7:22–24
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Proverbs 27:22–24
22 Though you grind a fool like grain with mortar and a pestle, yet his folly will not depart from him. 23 Be sure to know the state of your flocks, and pay close attention to your herds; 24 for riches are not forever, nor does a crown endure to every generation.
Sirach 30:10–12
10 Don’t laugh with him, lest you have sorrow with him, and you gnash your teeth in the end. (WEB) 11 Give him no liberty in his youth, and don’t ignore his follies. (WEB) 12 Bow down his neck in his youth, and beat him on the sides while he is a child, lest he become stubborn, and… (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 16:1–2
1 Don’t desire a multitude of unprofitable children, neither delight in ungodly sons. (WEB) 2 If they multiply, don’t delight in them unless the fear of the Lord is in them. (WEB)
Sirach 18:29–31
29 They who were of understanding in sayings also became wise themselves, and poured out apt proverbs. (WEB) 30 Don’t go after your lusts. Restrain your appetites. (WEB) 31 If you give fully to your soul the delight of her desire, she will make you the laughing stock of your enemie… (WEB)
2 Esdras 2:24–26
24 Stay still, my people, and take your rest, for your rest will come. (WEB) 25 Nourish your children, good nurse, and establish their feet. (WEB) 26 As for the servants whom I have given you, not one of them will perish, for I will require them from among your number. (WEB)
Sirach 37:26–28
26 The wise man will inherit confidence among his people. His name will live forever. (WEB) 27 My son, test your soul in your life. See what is evil for it, and don’t give in to it. (WEB) 28 For not all things are profitable for all men. Not every soul has pleasure in everything. (WEB)
Sirach 5:1–2
1 Don’t set your heart upon your goods. Don’t say, “They are sufficient for me.” (WEB) 2 Don’t follow your own mind and your strength to walk in the desires of your heart. (WEB)
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