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Sirach 7:22-24
Revised Standard Version
Sirach 7:22-24
Revised Standard Version
22 Do you have cattle? Look after them;
if they are profitable to you, keep them.
23 Do you have children? Discipline them,
and make them obedient[a] from their youth.
24 Do you have daughters? Be concerned for their chastity,[b]
and do not show yourself too indulgent with them.
Footnotes
- Sirach 7:23 Gk bend their necks
- Sirach 7:24 Gk body
Revised Standard Version (RSV)
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