New American Bible, Revised Edition

Ben Sira 7:21-30 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

21. Love wise servants as yourself;do not refuse them freedom.

22. Do you have livestock? Look after them;if they are dependable, keep them.

23. Do you have sons? Correct themand cure their stubbornness in their early youth.

24. Do you have daughters? Keep them chaste,and do not be indulgent to them.

25. Give your daughter in marriage, and a worry comes to an end;but give her to a sensible man.

26. Do you have a wife? Do not mistreat her,but do not trust the wife you hate.

27. With your whole heart honor your father;your mother’s birth pangs do not forget.

28. Remember, of these parents you were born;what can you give them for all they gave you?

29. With all your soul fear Godand revere his priests.

30. With all your strength love your Makerand do not neglect his ministers.