Common English Bible

Sirach 30:3-7 Common English Bible (CEB)

3. The person who teaches his sonswill make his enemy jealous,but among his friendshe will rejoice over them.

4. When their father passes away,it is as if he hadn’t died,because he left behind sonswho are like him.

5. When he was alive,he saw them and was glad,and at his end, he wasn’t grieved.

6. He was survived by thosewho would avenge himagainst his enemiesand who would repay kindnessto his friends.

7. A parent who spoils children nowwill end up tending to their wounds,and will experience heartacheat every outcry.