28 Send him to labor, that he not be idle, for idleness teaches much mischief. (WEB)
Sirach 33:28
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Sirach 30:12–14
12 Bow down his neck in his youth, and beat him on the sides while he is a child, lest he become stubborn, and be disobedient to you, and there be sorrow to your soul. (WEB) 13 Chastise your son, and give him work, lest his shameless behavior be an offense to you. (WEB) 14 Better i… (WEB)
Proverbs 19:17–19
17 Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender. 18 Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death. 19 A man of great anger must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do so again.
Proverbs 23:13–15
13 Do not withhold discipline from a child; although you strike him with a rod, he will not die. 14 Strike him with a rod, and you will deliver his soul from Sheol. 15 My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will indeed rejoice.
Sirach 11:32–34
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Sirach 7:22–24
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Exodus 5:8–10
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Sirach 7:14–16
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Job 14:5–7
5 Since his days are determined and the number of his months is with You, and since You have set limits that he cannot exceed, 6 look away from him and let him rest, so he can enjoy his day as a hired hand. 7 For there is hope for a tree: If it is cut down, it will s…
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