Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Rejoice not in ungodly children, if they be multiplied: neither be delighted in them, if the fear of God be not with them. Sirach 15:21He hath commanded no man to do wickedly, and he hath given no man license to sin; Sirach 15:22 For he desireth not a multitude of faithless and unprofitable children. Sirach 16:2 Trust not to their life, and respect not their labours. Sirach 16:3 For better is one that feareth God, than a thousand ungodly children. Context Sirach 16… 1Rejoice not in ungodly children, if they be multiplied: neither be delighted in them, if the fear of God be not with them. 2Trust not to their life, and respect not their labours.… Cross References Sirach 15:21 He hath commanded no man to do wickedly, and he hath given no man license to sin; Sirach 15:22 For he desireth not a multitude of faithless and unprofitable children. Sirach 16:2 Trust not to their life, and respect not their labours. Sirach 16:3 For better is one that feareth God, than a thousand ungodly children. |
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