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Ecclesiasticus (Sirach) 30
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Chapter 30
Bringing up children
1
A man who loves his son will beat him frequently so that in after years the son may be his comfort.
2
A man who is strict with his son will reap the benefit, and be able to boast of him to his acquaintances.
3
A man who educates his son will be the envy of his enemy, and will be proud of him among his friends.
4
Even when the father dies, he might well not be dead, since he leaves his likeness behind him.
5
In life he has had the joy of his company, dying, he has no anxieties.
6
He leaves an avenger against his enemies, and a rewarder of favours for his friends.
7
A man who coddles his son will bandage his wounds, his heart will turn over at every shout.
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A horse badly broken-in turns out stubborn, an uncontrolled son turns out headstrong.
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Pamper your child, and he will give you a fright, play with him, and he will bring you sorrow.
10
Do not share his laughter, if you do not wish to share his sorrow and to end by grinding your teeth.
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Allow him no independence in childhood, and do not wink at his mistakes.
12
Bend his neck in youth, bruise his ribs while he is a child, or else he will grow stubborn and disobedient, and hurt you very deeply.
13
Be strict with your son, and persevere with him, or you will rue his insolence.
Health
14
Better a poor man healthy and fit than a rich man tormented in body.
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Health and strength are better than any gold, a robust body than untold wealth.
16
No riches can outweigh bodily health, no enjoyment surpass a cheerful heart.
17
Better death than a wretched life, and everlasting rest than chronic illness.
18
Good things lavished on a closed mouth are like food offerings put on a grave.
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What use is an offering to an idol which can neither eat nor smell? How describe a man pursued by the Lord’s displeasure?[*a]
20
He looks and sighs as a eunuch embracing a virgin sighs.
Happiness
21
Do not abandon yourself to sorrow, do not torment yourself with brooding.
22
Gladness of heart is life to a man, joy is what gives him length of days.
23
Beguile your cares, console your heart, chase sorrow far away; for sorrow has been the ruin of many, and is no use to anybody.
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Jealousy and anger shorten your days, and worry brings premature old age.
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A genial heart makes a good trencherman, one who benefits from his food.
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