Sirach 30

DOUAI-RHEIMS	NEW AMERICAN BIBLE
1 He that loveth his son, frequently chastiseth him, that he may rejoice in his latter end, and not grope after the doors of his neighbours.	1 He who loves his son chastises him often, that he may be his joy when he grows up.
2 He that instructeth his son shall be praised in him, and shall glory in him in the midst of them of his household.	2 He who disciplines his son will benefit from him, and boast of him among his intimates.
3 He that teacheth his son, maketh his enemy jealous, and in the midst of his friends he shall glory in him.	3 He who educates his son makes his enemy jealous, and shows his delight in him among his friends.
4 His father is dead, and he is as if he were not dead: for he hath left one behind him that is like himself.	4 At the father's death, he will seem not dead, since he leaves after him one like himself,
5 While he lived he saw and rejoiced in him: and when he died he was not sorrowful, neither was he confounded before his enemies.	5 Whom he looks upon through life with joy, and even in death, without regret:
6 For he left behind him a defender of his house against his enemies, and one that will requite kindness to his friends.	6 The avenger he leaves against his foes, and the one to repay his friends with kindness.
7 For the souls of his sons he shall bind up his wounds, and at every cry his bowels shall be troubled.	7 He who spoils his son will have wounds to bandage, and will quake inwardly at every outcry.
	8 A colt untamed turns out stubborn; a son left to himself grows up unruly.
9 dummy verses inserted by amos	9 Pamper your child and he will be a terror for you, indulge him and he will bring you grief.
10 Give thy son his way, and he shall make thee afraid: play with him, and he shall make thee sorrowful.	10 Share not in his frivolity lest you share in his sorrow, when finally your teeth are clenched in remorse.
11 Laugh not with him, lest thou have sorrow, and at the last thy teeth be set on edge.	11 Give him not his own way in his youth, and close not your eyes to his follies.
12 Give him not liberty in his youth, and wink not at his devices.	12 Bend him to the yoke when he is young, thrash his sides while he is still small, Lest he become stubborn, disobey you, and leave you disconsolate.
13 Bow down his neck while he is young, and beat his sides while he is a child, lest he grow stubborn, and regard thee not, and so be a sorrow of heart to thee.	13 Discipline your son, make heavy his yoke, lest his folly humiliate you.
14 Instruct thy son, and labour about him, lest his lewd behaviour be an offence to thee.	14 Better a poor man strong and robust, than a rich man with wasted frame.
15 Better is a poor man who is sound, and strong of constitution, than a rich man who is weak and afflicted with evils.	15 More precious than gold is health and well-being, contentment of spirit than coral.
16 Health of the soul in holiness of justice, is better then all gold and silver: and a sound body, than immense revenues.	16 No treasure greater than a healthy body; no happiness, than a joyful heart!
17 There is no riches above the riches of the health of the body: and there is no pleasure above the joy of the heart.	17 Preferable is death to a bitter life, unending sleep to constant illness.
18 Better is death than a bitter life: and everlasting rest, than continual sickness.	18 Dainties set before one who cannot eat are like the offerings placed before a tomb.
19 Good things that are hidden in a mouth that is shut, are as masses of meat set about a grave.	19 What good is an offering to an idol that can neither taste nor smell?
20 What good shall an offering do to an idol? for it can neither eat, nor smell:	20 So it is with the afflicted man who groans at the good things his eyes behold!
21 So is he that is persecuted by the Lord, bearing the reward of his iniquity:	21 Do not give in to sadness, torment not yourself with brooding;
22 He seeth with his eyes, and groaneth, as an eunuch embracing a virgin, and sighing.	22 Gladness of heart is the very life of man, cheerfulness prolongs his days.
23 Give not up thy soul to sadness, and afflict not thyself in thy own counsel.	23 Distract yourself, renew your courage, drive resentment far away from you; For worry has brought death to many, nor is there aught to be gained from resentment.
24 The joyfulness of the heart, is the life of a man, and a never failing treasure of holiness: and the joy of a man is length of life.	24 Envy and anger shorten one's life, worry brings on premature old age.
25 Have pity on thy own soul, pleasing God, and contain thyself: gather up thy heart in his holiness: and drive away sadness far from thee.	25 One who is cheerful and gay while at table benefits from his food.
26 For sadness hath killed many, and there is no profit in it.
27 Envy and anger shorten a man's days, and pensiveness will bring old age before the time.