Wisdom of Jesus 30:1-25 of 51 (KJV)

Pray for God’s Wisdom and Understanding,
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach (Ecclesiasticus).

{30:1} He that loveth his son causeth him oft to feel the rod, that he may have joy of him in the end.

{30:2} He that chastiseth his son shall have joy in him, and shall rejoice of him among his acquaintance.

{30:3} He that teacheth his son grieveth the enemy: and before his friends he shall rejoice of him.

{30:4} Though his father die, yet he is as though he were not dead: for he hath left one behind him that is like himself.

{30:5} While he lived, he saw and rejoiced in him: and when he died, he was not sorrowful.

{30:6} He left behind him an avenger against his enemies, and one that shall requite kindness to his friends.

{30:7} He that maketh too much of his son shall bind up his wounds; and his bowels will be troubled at every cry.

{30:8} An horse not broken becometh headstrong: and a child left to himself will be wilful.

{30:9} Cocker thy child, and he shall make thee afraid: play with him, and he will bring thee to heaviness.

{30:10} Laugh not with him, lest thou have sorrow with him, and lest thou gnash thy teeth in the end.

{30:11} Give him no liberty in his youth, and wink not at his follies.

{30:12} Bow down his neck while he is young, and beat him on the sides while he is a child, lest he wax stubborn, and be disobedient unto thee, and so bring sorrow to thine heart.

{30:13} Chastise thy son, and hold him to labour, lest his lewd behaviour be an offence unto thee.

{30:14} Better is the poor, being sound and strong of constitution, than a rich man that is afflicted in his body.

{30:15} Health and good estate of body are above all gold, and a strong body above infinite wealth.

{30:16} There is no riches above a sound body, and no joy above the joy of the heart.

{30:17} Death is better than a bitter life or continual sickness.

{30:18} Delicates poured upon a mouth shut up are as messes of meat set upon a grave.

{30:19} What good doeth the offering unto an idol? for neither can it eat nor smell: so is he that is persecuted of the Lord.

{30:20} He seeth with his eyes and groaneth, as an eunuch that embraceth a virgin and sigheth.

{30:21} Give not over thy mind to heaviness, and afflict not thyself in thine own counsel.

{30:22} The gladness of the heart is the life of man, and the joyfulness of a man prolongeth his days.

{30:23} Love thine own soul, and comfort thy heart, remove sorrow far from thee: for sorrow hath killed many, and there is no profit therein.

{30:24} Envy and wrath shorten the life, and carefulness bringeth age before the time.

{30:25} A cheerful and good heart will have a care of his meat and diet.

Thanking God for teaching us his Word, Amen.
End of Wisdom of Jesus Chapter 30/51.