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Sirach 16:3
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3 Do not trust in their survival
    or rely on their numbers,[a]
for one can be better than a thousand,
    and to die childless is better than to have ungodly children.(A)

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  1. 16.3 Other ancient authorities add for you will groan in untimely mourning, and will know of their sudden end
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