Section 30 of 50 - Table of Contents
Ecclesiasticus Chapter 30 Of correction of children. Health is better than wealth. Excessive grief is hurtful. 30:1. He that loveth his son, frequently chastiseth him, that he may rejoice in his latter end, and not grope after the doors of his neighbours. 30:2. He that instructeth his son shall be praised in him, and shall glory in him in the midst of them of his household. 30:3. He that teacheth his son, maketh his enemy jealous, and in the midst of his friends he shall glory in him. 30:4. His father is dead, and he is as if he were not dead: for he hath left one behind him that is like himself. 30:5. While he lived he saw and rejoiced in him: and when he died he was not sorrowful, neither was he confounded before his enemies. 30:6. For he left behind him a defender of his house against his enemies, and one that will requite kindness to his friends. 30:7. For the souls of his sons he shall bind up his wounds, and at every cry his bowels shall be troubled. 30:8. A horse not broken becometh stubborn, and a child left to himself will become headstrong. 30:9. Give thy son his way, and he shall make thee afraid: play with him, and he shall make thee sorrowful. 30:10. Laugh not with him, lest thou have sorrow, and at the last thy teeth be set on edge. 30:11. Give him not liberty in his youth, and wink not at his devices. 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. 30:13. Instruct thy son, and labour about him, lest his lewd behaviour be an offence to thee. 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. 30:15. Health of the soul in holiness of justice, is better than all gold and silver: and a sound body, than immense revenues. 30:16. There is no riches above the riches of the health of the body: and there is no pleasure above the joy of the heart. 30:17. Better is death than a bitter life, and everlasting rest, than continual sickness. 30:18. Good things that are hidden in a mouth that is shut, are as messes of meat set about a grave. 30:19. What good shall an offering do to an idol? for it can neither eat, nor smell: 30:20. So is he that is persecuted by the Lord, bearing the reward of his iniquity: 30:21. He seeth with his eyes, and groaneth, as an eunuch embracing a virgin, and sighing. 30:22. Give not up thy soul to sadness, and afflict not thyself in thy own counsel. 30:23. The joyfulness of the heart, is the life of a man, and a never failing treasure of holiness: and the joy of a man is length of life. 30:24. Have pity on thy own soul, pleasing God, and contain thyself: gather up thy heart in his holiness: and drive away sadness far from thee. 30:25. For sadness hath killed many, and there is no profit in it. 30:26. Envy and anger shorten a man's days, and pensiveness will bring old age before the time. 30:27. A cheerful and good heart is always feasting: for his banquets are prepared with diligence.Prev Next All
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