This book is not inspired by God and is not part of the Christian canon or the Jewish Tanakh. It is shown only for historical and study purposes. View full explanation Sirach 26:10 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition10 If thy daughter be shameless, keep her in straitly, lest she abuse herself through overmuch liberty. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible10 Keep a strict watch over a disobedient daughter, or else, if she finds you off guard, she will take advantage of it. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version10 Like a yoke of oxen being provoked, so also is a wicked wife. He who has hold of her is like one who has taken hold of a scorpion. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version10 As a yoke of oxen that is moved to and fro, so also is a wicked woman: he that hath hold of her, is as he that taketh hold of a scorpion. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)10 If your daughter is determined to have her own way, keep a close watch on her. If you don't, she'll take advantage of any chance she gets. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers10 Keep strict watch on a headstrong daughter, lest she find liberty for herself, and use it. See the chapter |