Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Instruct thy son, and labour about him, lest his lewd behaviour be an offence to thee. Sirach 30:11Give him not liberty in his youth, and wink not at his devices. Sirach 30:12 Bow down his neck while he is young, and beat his sides while he is a child, lest he grow stubborn, and regard thee not, and so be a sorrow of heart to thee. Sirach 30:14 Better is a poor man who is sound, and strong of constitution, than a rich man who is weak and afflicted with evils. Sirach 30:15 Health of the soul in holiness of justice, is better than all gold and silver: and a sound body, than immense revenues. Context Sirach 30…12Bow down his neck while he is young, and beat his sides while he is a child, lest he grow stubborn, and regard thee not, and so be a sorrow of heart to thee. 13Instruct thy son, and labour about him, lest his lewd behaviour be an offence to thee. 14Better is a poor man who is sound, and strong of constitution, than a rich man who is weak and afflicted with evils.… Cross References Sirach 30:11 Give him not liberty in his youth, and wink not at his devices. Sirach 30:12 Bow down his neck while he is young, and beat his sides while he is a child, lest he grow stubborn, and regard thee not, and so be a sorrow of heart to thee. Sirach 30:14 Better is a poor man who is sound, and strong of constitution, than a rich man who is weak and afflicted with evils. Sirach 30:15 Health of the soul in holiness of justice, is better than all gold and silver: and a sound body, than immense revenues. |
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