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Sirach 22:6

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6Like music in time of mourning is ill-timed conversation,

but a thrashing and discipline are at all times wisdom.u*

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Footnotes

  1. uOther ancient authorities add 22:7–8: 7Children who are brought up in a good life conceal the lowly birth of their parents. 8Children who glory in contempt and ignorance stain the nobility of their kindred.

Cross references

  1. *Prov 25:20; 29:15; Sir 20:20