Ben Sira 16:3

3 For better is one that feareth God, than a thousand ungodly children.

Ben Sira 16:3 In-Context

1 REJOICE not in ungodly children, if they be multiplied: neither be delighted in them, if the fear of God be not with them.

2 Trust not to their life, and respect not their labours.

3 For better is one that feareth God, than a thousand ungodly children.

4 And it is better to die without children, than to leave ungodly children.

5 By one that is wise a country shall be inhabited, the tribe of the ungodly shall become desolate.