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Sirach 30:5 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" In his life, he saw his son and rejoiced. When he died, it was without regret. "
Sirach 30:5
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3 He who teaches his son will provoke his enemy to jealousy. Before friends, he will rejoice in him.
4 His father dies, and is as though he had not died; for he has left one behind him like himself.
5 In his life, he saw his son and rejoiced. When he died, it was without regret.
6 He left behind him an avenger against his enemies, and one to repay kindness to his friends.
7 He who makes too much of his son will bind up his wounds. His heart will be troubled at every cry.
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Sirach 30:1
"He who loves his son will continue to lay stripes upon him, that he may have joy from him in the end."
Sirach 30:2
"He who chastises his son will have profit from him, and will brag about him among his acquaintances."
Sirach 30:3
"He who teaches his son will provoke his enemy to jealousy. Before friends, he will rejoice in him."
Sirach 30:4
"His father dies, and is as though he had not died; for he has left one behind him like himself."
Sirach 30:6
"He left behind him an avenger against his enemies, and one to repay kindness to his friends."
Sirach 30:7
"He who makes too much of his son will bind up his wounds. His heart will be troubled at every cry."
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