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A brazen daughter brings shame upon her father and her husband
    and is despised by both.
Inopportune conversation is like music in a time of mourning,
    but thrashings and correction are wisdom at all times.
[[a]Children whose upbringing leads to a good life
    make one forget the humble origin of their parents.

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  1. Wisdom of Ben Sira 22:7 Added by some early MSS.