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Do you have children? Discipline them, and make them obedient from their youth.
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Do you have daughters? Be concerned for their chastity, and do not show yourself too indulgent with them.
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Give a daughter in marriage, and you complete a great task; but give her to a sensible man.
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Do you have a wife who pleases you? Do not divorce her; but do not trust yourself to one whom you detest.
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With all your heart honor your father, and do not forget the birth pangs of your mother.
New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.