Sirach 16:3
Cross References

For better is one that feareth God, than a thousand ungodly children.

Sirach 16:1
Rejoice not in ungodly children, if they be multiplied: neither be delighted in them, if the fear of God be not with them.

Sirach 16:2
Trust not to their life, and respect not their labours.

Sirach 16:4
And it is better to die without children, than to leave ungodly children.

Sirach 16:5
By one that is wise a country shall be inhabited, the tribe of the ungodly shall become desolate.

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For better is one that feareth God, than a thousand ungodly children.

Sirach 16:1
Rejoice not in ungodly children, if they be multiplied: neither be delighted in them, if the fear of God be not with them.

Sirach 16:2
Trust not to their life, and respect not their labours.

Sirach 16:4
And it is better to die without children, than to leave ungodly children.

Sirach 16:5
By one that is wise a country shall be inhabited, the tribe of the ungodly shall become desolate.

Context
Sirach 16
2Trust not to their life, and respect not their labours. 3For better is one that feareth God, than a thousand ungodly children. 4And it is better to die without children, than to leave ungodly children.…


(Sir. Si Ecclesiasticus eccles eccl)

Sirach 16:2
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