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Ben Sira 7:24
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If you have daughters, keep them virtuous, and don't be too indulgent with them.
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Take good care of any animals you own. If they make money for you, keep them.
23
If you have sons, educate them. Teach them self-discipline while they are young.
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If you have daughters, keep them virtuous, and don't be too indulgent with them.
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When you give your daughter in marriage, you have finished a great task, but give her to a sensible man.
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If you have a good wife, do not divorce her, but do not trust yourself to someone you don't love.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.