Sirach 42:11
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English
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Latin
Over thy daughter keep a strict watch,
Lest she make thee a name of evil odour—
A byword in the city and accursed of the people—
And shame theein the assembly of the gate.
In the place where she lodgeth let there be no lattice,
Or spot overlooking the entrance round about.
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