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 7:23 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition23 Hast thou children? instruct them, and bow down their neck from their youth. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible23 Do you have children? Instruct them. Train them to be obedient from their youth. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version23 Let an understanding servant be loved by you like your own soul. You should not cheat him out of freedom, nor abandon him to destitution. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version23 Let a wise servant be dear to thee as thy own soul, defraud him not of liberty, nor leave him needy. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)23 If you have sons, educate them. Teach them self-discipline while they are young. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers23 Do you have children? Correct them, and make them obedient from their youth. See the chapter |