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A sensible daughter obtains a husband of her own,
    but one who acts shamefully is a grief to her father.
An impudent daughter disgraces father and husband,
    and is despised by both.
Like music in time of mourning is ill-timed conversation,
    but a thrashing and discipline are at all times wisdom.[a]

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  1. Sirach 22:6 Other ancient authorities add Children who are brought up in a good life conceal the lowly birth of their parents. Children who are disdainfully and boorishly haughty stain the nobility of their kindred.

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