Sirach 16:3LXX
Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 3 of 31
"For better is one that feareth God, than a thousand ungodly children."
In context
1Rejoice not in ungodly children, if they be multiplied: neither be delighted in them, if the fear of God be not with them.
2Trust not to their life, and respect not their labours.
3For better is one that feareth God, than a thousand ungodly children.
4And it is better to die without children, than to leave ungodly children.
5By one that is wise a country shall be inhabited, the tribe of the ungodly shall become desolate.