Ben Sira 30:1

1 He that loveth his son causeth him oft to feel the rod, that he may have joy in him in the end.

Ben Sira 30:1 In-Context

1 He that loveth his son causeth him oft to feel the rod, that he may have joy in him in the end.

2 He that chastiseth his son shall have joy in him, and shall rejoice in him among his acquaintances.

3 He that teacheth his son grieveth the enemy, and before his friends he shall rejoice in him.

4 Though his father die, yet he is as though he were not dead, for he hath left one behind him that is like himself.

5 While he lived, he saw and rejoiced in him; and when he died, he was not sorrowful.