Holy Scripture
Sirach 16:1
A church father on this verse
“"Desire not a multitude of unprofitable children." Such bring more blasphemy against God, than if they were not Christians. What need have I of a multitude? It is only more food for the fire. This one might see even in the body, that better is moderate food with health, than a fatted calf with damage. This is more foo…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
1Desire not a multitude of unprofitable children, Neither delight in ungodly sons.
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In context
— Sirach 16:1 —
2Though they multiply, rejoice not in them, Except the fear of the Lord be with them.
3Trust not thou in their life, Neither respect their multitude: For one that is just is better than a thousand; And better it is to die without children, than to have them that are ungodly.