GNV1560

Sirach 33:21

In all thy workes be excellent, that thine honour be neuer stained.

Parallel Translations

For better it is that your children should seek to you, than that you should stand to their courtesy.

For better it is that thy children should seek to thee, than that thou shouldest stand to their courtesy.

While you still live and breath is in you, don’t give yourself over to anybody.