Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation It is a disgrace to a father to have an undisciplined child, especially if it is a daughter. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge A son ill taught is the confusion of the father: and a foolish daughter shall be to his loss. Sirach 22:1The sluggard is pelted with a dirty stone, and all men will speak of his disgrace. Sirach 22:2 The sluggard is pelted with the dung of oxen: and every one that toucheth him will shake his hands. Sirach 22:4 A wise daughter shall bring an inheritance to her husband: but she that confoundeth, becometh a disgrace to her father. Sirach 22:5 She that is bold shameth both her father and husband, and will not be inferior to the ungodly: and shall be disgraced by them both. Context Sirach 22…2The sluggard is pelted with the dung of oxen: and every one that toucheth him will shake his hands. 3A son ill taught is the confusion of the father: and a foolish daughter shall be to his loss. 4A wise daughter shall bring an inheritance to her husband: but she that confoundeth, becometh a disgrace to her father.… Cross References Sirach 22:1 The sluggard is pelted with a dirty stone, and all men will speak of his disgrace. Sirach 22:2 The sluggard is pelted with the dung of oxen: and every one that toucheth him will shake his hands. Sirach 22:4 A wise daughter shall bring an inheritance to her husband: but she that confoundeth, becometh a disgrace to her father. Sirach 22:5 She that is bold shameth both her father and husband, and will not be inferior to the ungodly: and shall be disgraced by them both. |