Sirach 7:24 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

²⁴ Do you have daughters? Be concerned for their chastity, and do not show yourself too indulgent with them.

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Common English Bible

²⁴ Do you have daughters? Be attentive to their chastity, and don’t be too cheerful with them.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁴ Are cattle yours? Tend to them. And if they are useful, let them remain with you.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

²⁴ Hast thou cattle? have an eye to them: and if they be for thy profit, keep them with thee.

Good News Translation (US Version)

²⁴ If you have daughters, keep them virtuous, and don't be too indulgent with them.

World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers

²⁴ Do you have daughters? Take care of their bodies, and don’t be overly indulgent toward them.

Sirach 7:24 Cross References