Verse

Sirach 30:4

Original

⁴Though his father die, yet he is as though he were not dead: for he hath left one behind him that is like himself.

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In context

²He that chastiseth his son shall have joy in him, and shall rejoice of him among his acquaintance.

³He that teacheth his son grieveth the enemy: and before his friends he shall rejoice of him.

— Sirach 30:4 —

⁵While he lived, he saw and rejoiced in him: and when he died, he was not sorrowful.

⁶He left behind him an avenger against his enemies, and one that shall requite kindness to his friends.