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 a man of understanding. (WEB)
Sirach 7:23–25
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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 42:10–12
10 in her virginity, lest she should be defiled and be with child in her father’s house; when she has a husband, lest she should transgress; and when she is married, lest she should be barren. (WEB) 11 Keep a strict watch over a headstrong daughter, lest she make you a la… (WEB)
Proverbs 29:16–18
16 When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall. 17 Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul. 18 Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the…
Sirach 33:21–23
21 While you still live and breath is in you, don’t give yourself over to anybody. (WEB) 22 For it is better that your children should ask from you than that you should look to the hand of your children. (WEB) 23 Excel in all your works. Don’t bring a stain on your honor. (WEB)
Proverbs 19:17–19
17 Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender. 18 Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death. 19 A man of great anger must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do so again.
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 3:1–2
1 Hear me, your father, O my children, and do what you hear, that you all may be safe. (WEB) 2 For the Lord honors the father over the children, and has confirmed the judgment of the mother over her sons. (WEB)
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