Ben Sira 22:1-6

1 The indolent may be compared to a filthy stone, and every one hisses at his disgrace.

2 The indolent may be compared to the filth of dunghills; any one that picks it up will shake it off his hand.

3 It is a disgrace to be the father of an undisciplined son, and the birth of a daughter is a loss.

4 A sensible daughter obtains her husband, but one who acts shamefully brings grief to her father.

5 An impudent daughter disgraces father and husband, and will be despised by both.

6 Like music in mourning is a tale told at the wrong time, but chastising and discipline are wisdom at all times.