4
A sensible daughter obtains a husband of her own, but one who acts shamefully is a grief to her father.
5
An impudent daughter disgraces father and husband, and is despised by both.
6
Like music in time of mourning is ill-timed conversation, but a thrashing and discipline are at all times wisdom.
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[a].
Other ancient authorities add [+V7+WChildren who are brought up in a good life, conceal the lowly birth of their parents. +V8+WChildren who are disdainfully and boorishly haughty stain the nobility of their kindred.]
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