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Sirach 16:1-2
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God’s Punishment of Sinners

16 Do not desire a multitude of worthless[a] children,
    and do not rejoice in ungodly offspring.
2 If they multiply, do not rejoice in them,
    unless the fear of the Lord is in them.

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  1. 16.1 Heb: Gk unprofitable
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