Sirach 30:5-7

New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition

⁵whom in his life he looked upon with joy
and at death, without grief.
⁶He has left behind him an avenger against his enemies,
and one to repay the kindness of his friends.

⁷Whoever spoils his son will bind up his wounds,
and will suffer heartache at every cry.

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