Sirach 7:23

23 Do you have children? Instruct them. Train them to be obedient from their youth.

Sirach 7:23 In-Context

21 Cherish household servants who are intelligent; don't deprive them of freedom.

22 Do you have cattle? Look after them. If they are useful to you, keep them.

23 Do you have children? Instruct them. Train them to be obedient from their youth.

24 Do you have daughters? Be attentive to their chastity, and don't be too cheerful with them.

25 Give a daughter in marriage, and you will have completed a great deed, but present her to an understanding husband.

Footnotes

• [a] LXX Bend their necks