Sirach 30

BrentonHe that chastiseth his son shall have joy in him, and shall rejoice of him among his acquaintance.

BrentonHe that teacheth his son grieveth the enemy: and before his friends he shall rejoice of him.

BrentonThough his father die, yet he is as though he were not dead: for he hath left one behind him that is like himself.

BrentonWhile he lived, he saw and rejoiced in him: and when he died, he was not sorrowful.

BrentonHe left behind him an avenger against his enemies, and one that shall requite kindness to his friends.

BrentonAn horse not broken becometh headstrong: and a child left to himself will be wilful.

BrentonCocker thy child, and he shall make thee afraid: play with him, and he will bring thee to heaviness.

BrentonLaugh not with him, lest thou have sorrow with him, and lest thou gnash thy teeth in the end.

BrentonGive him not liberty in youth.

BrentonBeat his sides while he is still young, lest becoming stubborn, he disobey thee.

BrentonTrain up thy son, and exercise him with work, lest by thy looseness thou stumble.

BrentonAnd overlook not his ignorance.

BrentonBow down his neck in his youth.

BrentonHealth and good estate of body are above all gold, and a strong body above infinite wealth.

BrentonThere is no riches above a sound body, and no joy above the joy of the heart.

BrentonDeath is better than a bitter life or continual sickness.

BrentonDelicacies poured upon a mouth shut up are as messes of meat set upon a grave.

BrentonHe seeth with his eyes and groaneth, as an eunuch that embraceth a virgin and sigheth.

BrentonGive not over thy mind to heaviness, and afflict not thyself in thine own counsel.

BrentonThe gladness of the heart is the life of man, and the joyfulness of a man prolongeth his days.

BrentonLove thine own soul, and comfort thy heart, remove sorrow far from thee: for sorrow hath killed many, and there is no profit therein.

BrentonEnvy and wrath shorten the life, and carefulness bringeth age before the time.

Brentonand filled my winepress like a gatherer of grapes. Consider that I laboured not for myself only, but for all them that seek learning.

BrentonHear me, O ye great men of the people, and hearken with your ears, ye rulers of the congregation.

BrentonGive not thy son and wife, thy brother and friend, power over thee while thou livest, and give not thy goods to another, lest it repent thee, and thou intreat for the same again.

BrentonAs long as thou livest and hast breath in thee, give not thyself over to any.

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

BrentonIn all thy works keep to thyself the preeminence; leave not a stain in thine honour.

BrentonAt the time when thou shalt end thy days, and finish thy life, distribute thine inheritance.

BrentonIf thou set thy servant to labour, thou shalt find rest: but if thou let him go idle, he will seek liberty.

BrentonA yoke and a collar do bow the neck: so are tortures and torments for an evil servant.

BrentonSend him to labour, that he be not idle; for idleness teacheth much evil.

BrentonSet him to work, as is fit for him: if he be not obedient, put on more heavy fetters.

BrentonIf thou have a servant, let him be unto thee as thyself, because thou hast bought him with a price.

BrentonIf thou have a servant, entreat him as a brother: for thou hast need of him, as of thine own soul: if thou entreat him evil, and he run from thee, which way wilt thou go to seek him?