Sirach 42:8

8 Of the correction of the simple and foolish (be not ashamed),

cOr of the tottering grey-head occupied with whoredomc:

So shalt thou be truly well-advised,

And a man (truly) modest before all living.

(b) 42:9–14. The care of daughters

(= 4 + 2 + 2 + 2 distichs).

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(	indicates that the word or words so enclosed or printed are supplied for the sake of clearness.
+	indicates that the authority or authorities quoted insert the word or words following this mark.
H	Manuscript B, containing 30:11–33:3, 35:11–38:27, 39:15–49:15a; this consists of 19 leaves, and may be of the twelfth century.