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Concerning Children[a]

30 He who loves his son will whip him often,
    so that he may rejoice at the way he turns out.(A)

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Footnotes

  1. 30.1 This heading is included in the Gk text.
'Sirach 30:1' not found for the version: New International Version.

He who disciplines his son will profit by him
    and will boast of him among acquaintances.

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'Sirach 30:2' not found for the version: New International Version.

27 Yoke and strap will bow the neck,
    and for wicked slaves there are racks and tortures.(A)

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'Sirach 33:27' not found for the version: New International Version.