Sirach 30
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1HE that loueth his sonne, causeth him oft to fele the rodde, that he may haue ioye of him in the end. 2He that chastiseth his sonne, shal haue ioy in him, and shal reioyce of him among his acquaintance. 3He that teacheth his sonne, grieueth the enemie, and before his friends he shal reioyce of him. 4Thogh his father dye, yet is he as thogh he were not dead: for he hathe left one behinde him that is like him. 5In his life he sawe him, and had ioye in him, and was not sorie in his death, [nether was he ashamed before his enemies.] 6He left behinde him an aduenger against his enemies, and one that shulde shewe fauour vnto his friends. 7He that flattereth his sonne, bindeth vp his woundes, and his heart is grieued at euerie crye. 8An vntamed horse wil be stubburne, and a wanton childe wil be wilful. 9If thou bring vp thy sonne delicately, he shal make thee afraide: and if thou playe with him, he shal bring thee to heauines. 10Laugh not with him, lest thou be sorie with him, and lest thou gnash thy teeth in the end. 11Giue him no libertie in his youth, and winke not at his folie. 12Bowe downe his necke while he is yong, and beat him on the sides, while he is a childe, lest he waxe stubburne, and be disobedient vnto thee, and so bring sorow to thine heart. 13Chastise thy childe, and be diligent therein, lest his shame grieue thee. 14Better is the poore, being whole and strong, then a riche man that is afflicted in his bodie. 15Health and strength is aboue all golde, and a whole bodie aboue infinite treasure. 16There is no riches aboue a sounde bodie, and no ioye aboue the ioye of the heart. 17Death is better then a bitter life; [and long rest,] then continual sickenes. 18The good things that are powred on a mouth shut vp, are as messes of meat set vpon a graue. 19What good doeth the offring vnto an idole? for he can nether eat, nor smell: so is he that is persecuted of the Lord, [& beareth the rewarde of iniquitie.] 20He seeth with his eyes, and groneth like a gelded man, that lieth with a virgin and sigheth. 21Giue not ouer thy minde to heauines, and vexe not thy self in thine owne counsel. 22The ioye of the heart is the life of man, and a mans gladnes is the prolonging of his daies. 23Loue thine owne soule, and comforte thine heart: driue sorow farre from thee: for sorow hathe slaine many, and there is no profite therein. 24Enuie and wrath shorten the life, and carefulnes bringeth age before the time. 25A noble and good heart wil haue consideration of his meat and diet.
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