Sirach 30:11

11 Don't give them free rein in their youth.

Sirach 30:11 In-Context

9 Indulge children, and they will terrorize you; play with them, and they will grieve you.

10 Don't laugh together with them, so that you don't suffer together and in the end grind your teeth in regret.

11 Don't give them free rein in their youth.

12 Bruise their sides while they are still young, or else they will become stubborn and disobey you.

13 Educate your children, and work on them, so that you don't end up offended by their shameful behavior.

Footnotes

• [a]. LXXb adds 30:11b-12a and don’t overlook his mistakes. In his youth, bow down his neck.