Ben Sira 16:1

1 Desire not a multitude of unprofitable children, neither delight in ungodly sons.

Ben Sira 16:1 In-Context

1 Desire not a multitude of unprofitable children, neither delight in ungodly sons.

2 Though they multiply, rejoice not in them, unless the fear of the Lord be with them.

3 Trust not thou in their life, neither respect their multitude; for one that is just is better than a thousand, and better it is to die without children than to have them that are ungodly.

4 For by one that hath understanding shall the city be replenished, but the kindred of the wicked shall speedily become desolate.

5 Many such things have I seen with mine eyes, and mine ear hath heard greater things than these.