1<\/sup>HE that loveth his son, frequently chastiseth him, that he may rejoice in his latter end, and not grope after the doors of his neighbours.<\/span> <\/p>\n 2<\/sup>He that instructeth his son shall be praised in him, and shall glory in him in the midst of them of his household.<\/span> <\/p>\n 3<\/sup>He that teacheth his son, maketh his enemy jealous, and in the midst of his friends he shall glory in him.<\/span> <\/p>\n 4<\/sup>His father is dead, and he is as if he were not dead: for he hath left one behind him that is like himself.<\/span> <\/p>\n 5<\/sup>While he lived he saw and rejoiced in him: and when he died he was not sorrowful, neither was he confounded before his enemies.<\/span> <\/p>\n 6<\/sup>For he left behind him a defender of his house against his enemies, and one that will requite kindness to his friends.<\/span> <\/p>\n 7<\/sup>For the souls of his sons he shall bind up his wounds, and at every cry his bowels shall be troubled.<\/span> <\/p>\n 8<\/sup>8A horse not broken becometh stubborn, and a child left to himself will become headstrong.<\/span> <\/p>\n 9<\/sup>Give thy son his way, and he shall make thee afraid: play with him, and he shall make thee sorrowful.<\/span> <\/p>\n 10<\/sup>Laugh not with him, lest thou have sorrow, and at the last thy teeth be set on edge.<\/span> <\/p>\n 11<\/sup>Give him not liberty in his youth, and wink not at his devices.<\/span> <\/p>\n 12<\/sup>Bow down his neck while he is young, and beat his sides while he is a child, lest he grow stubborn, and regard thee not, and so be a sorrow of heart to thee.<\/span> <\/p>\n 13<\/sup>Instruct thy son, and labour about him, lest his lewd behaviour be an offence to thee.<\/span> <\/p>\n 14<\/sup>Better is a poor man who is sound, and strong of constitution, than a rich man who is weak and afflicted with evils.<\/span> <\/p>\n 15<\/sup>Health of the soul in holiness of justice, is better then all gold and silver: and a sound body, than immense revenues.<\/span> <\/p>\n 16<\/sup>There is no riches above the riches of the health of the body: and there is no pleasure above the joy of the heart.<\/span> <\/p>\n 17<\/sup>Better is death than a bitter life: and everlasting rest, than continual sickness.<\/span> <\/p>\n 18<\/sup>Good things that are hidden in a mouth that is shut, are as masses of meat set about a grave.<\/span> <\/p>\n 19<\/sup>What good shall an offering do to an idol? for it can neither eat, nor smell:<\/span> <\/p>\n 20<\/sup>So is he that is persecuted by the Lord, bearing the reward of his iniquity:<\/span> <\/p>\n 21<\/sup>He seeth with his eyes, and groaneth, as an eunuch embracing a virgin, and sighing.<\/span> <\/p>\n 22<\/sup>Give not up thy soul to sadness, and afflict not thyself in thy own counsel.<\/span> <\/p>\n 23<\/sup>The joyfulness of the heart, is the life of a man, and a never failing treasure of holiness: and the joy of a man is length of life.<\/span> <\/p>\n 24<\/sup>Have pity on thy own soul, pleasing God, and contain thyself: gather up thy heart in his holiness: and drive away sadness far from thee.<\/span> <\/p>\n 25<\/sup>For sadness hath killed many, and there is no profit in it.<\/span> <\/p>\n 26<\/sup>Envy and anger shorten a man's days, and pensiveness will bring old age before the time.<\/span> <\/p>\n 27<\/sup>A Cheerful and good heart is always feasting: for his banquets are prepared with diligence.<\/span> <\/p>\n