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22 Do you have cattle? Look after them;
    if they are profitable to you, keep them.
23 Do you have children? Discipline them,
    and make them obedient[a] from their youth.
24 Do you have daughters? Be concerned for their chastity,[b]
    and do not show yourself too indulgent with them.

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Footnotes

  1. Sirach 7:23 Gk bend their necks
  2. Sirach 7:24 Gk body

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