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Sirach 30

25 verses · King James Version

  1. 1He that loveth his son causeth him oft to feel the rod, that he may have joy of him in the end.Compare translations of Sirach 30:1
  2. 2He that chastiseth his son shall have joy in him, and shall rejoice of him among his acquaintance.Compare translations of Sirach 30:2
  3. 3He that teacheth his son grieveth the enemy: and before his friends he shall rejoice of him.Compare translations of Sirach 30:3
  4. 4Though his father die, yet he is as though he were not dead: for he hath left one behind him that is like himself.Compare translations of Sirach 30:4
  5. 5While he lived, he saw and rejoiced in him: and when he died, he was not sorrowful.Compare translations of Sirach 30:5
  6. 6He left behind him an avenger against his enemies, and one that shall requite kindness to his friends.Compare translations of Sirach 30:6
  7. 7He that maketh too much of his son shall bind up his wounds; and his bowels will be troubled at every cry.Compare translations of Sirach 30:7
  8. 8An horse not broken becometh headstrong: and a child left to himself will be wilful.Compare translations of Sirach 30:8
  9. 9Cocker thy child, and he shall make thee afraid: play with him, and he will bring thee to heaviness.Compare translations of Sirach 30:9
  10. 10Laugh not with him, lest thou have sorrow with him, and lest thou gnash thy teeth in the end.Compare translations of Sirach 30:10
  11. 11Give him no liberty in his youth, and wink not at his follies.Compare translations of Sirach 30:11
  12. 12Bow down his neck while he is young, and beat him on the sides while he is a child, lest he wax stubborn, and be disobedient unto thee, and so bring sorrow to thine heart.Compare translations of Sirach 30:12
  13. 13Chastise thy son, and hold him to labour, lest his lewd behaviour be an offence unto thee.Compare translations of Sirach 30:13
  14. 14Better is the poor, being sound and strong of constitution, than a rich man that is afflicted in his body.Compare translations of Sirach 30:14
  15. 15Health and good estate of body are above all gold, and a strong body above infinite wealth.Compare translations of Sirach 30:15
  16. 16There is no riches above a sound body, and no joy above the joy of the heart.Compare translations of Sirach 30:16
  17. 17Death is better than a bitter life or continual sickness.Compare translations of Sirach 30:17
  18. 18Delicates poured upon a mouth shut up are as messes of meat set upon a grave.Compare translations of Sirach 30:18
  19. 19What good doeth the offering unto an idol? for neither can it eat nor smell: so is he that is persecuted of the Lord.Compare translations of Sirach 30:19
  20. 20He seeth with his eyes and groaneth, as an eunuch that embraceth a virgin and sigheth.Compare translations of Sirach 30:20
  21. 21Give not over thy mind to heaviness, and afflict not thyself in thine own counsel.Compare translations of Sirach 30:21
  22. 22The gladness of the heart is the life of man, and the joyfulness of a man prolongeth his days.Compare translations of Sirach 30:22
  23. 23Love thine own soul, and comfort thy heart, remove sorrow far from thee: for sorrow hath killed many, and there is no profit therein.Compare translations of Sirach 30:23
  24. 24Envy and wrath shorten the life, and carefulness bringeth age before the time.Compare translations of Sirach 30:24
  25. 25A cheerful and good heart will have a care of his meat and diet.Compare translations of Sirach 30:25