Wisdom of Ben Sira 26:19-21

New Catholic Bible

[^19 [a]My child, take care of your health in the bloom of your youth,
    and do not waste your strength on strangers.
²⁰ Search out the entire plain for a fertile field,
    and there sow your own seed, trusting in your fine stock.
²¹ In this way, your children will prosper around you,
    growing up confident in their breeding.