Sirach 30

30He that loveth his son will continue ⁽to lay⁽ strokes upon him,

That he may rejoice over him at the last.

He that disciplineth his son shall have satisfaction of him,

And among his acquaintance glory in him.

He that teacheth his son maketh his enemy jealous,

And in the presence of friends exulteth in him.

When his father dieth he dieth not altogether,.

For he hath left one behind him like himself.

In his life he saw and rejoiced,

And in death he hath not been grieved.

Against enemies he hath left behind an avenger,

And to friends one that requiteth favour.

He that pampereth his sonshall bind up his wounds,

And his heart trembleth at every cry.

An unbroken horse becometh stubborn,

And a son left at largebecometh headstrong.

Cocker thy son and he will terrify thee;

Play with himand he will grieve thee.

Laugh not with him, lest he vex thee,

And make thee gnash thy teeth at the last.

Let him not have freedom in his youth,

And overlook nothis mischievous acts.

Bow down ^⌈his neck^⌈ in his youth,

And smite his loins sore while he is little—

Lest he become stubbornand rebel against thee,

And thou experience anguish of soul on his account.

Discipline thy son and make his yoke heavy,

Lest in his folly^⌈he stumble^⌈.

Better is one that is poor, and is healthy in his body,

Than a rich man who is plagued in his flesh.

Health and soundnesshave I desired more than fine gold,

And a cheerful spiritmore than pearls.

There is no wealth above the wealthof a sound body,

And no good above a good disposition.

Better death than a wretched life,

And eternal rest than continual pain.

Good things poured out before a mouth that is closed

Are as an offeringthat is placed before an idol.

How can ⁽such⁽ profitthe images of the heathen

Which are unable either to eat or smell?

So is he who possesseth wealth,

And hath no enjoymentof it:

He seeth it with his eyes and sigheth,

As a eunuch that embraceth a maiden.

Give not thy soul to sorrow,

And let not thyself become unsteadied with care.

Heart-joy is life for a man,

And human gladness prolongeth days.

Entice thyselfand soothe thine heart,

And banishvexation from thee:

For sorrow hath slain many,

And there is no profitin vexation.

Envy and anger shorten days,

And anxiety maketh old untimely.

The sleepof a cheerful heart is like dainties,

And his food is agreeable unto him.