Sirach 30:8

Greek scribe, Codex Sinaiticus, 1 Chronicles 9:27–10:11, 4th century · Public domainGreek scribe, Codex Sinaiticus, 1 Chronicles 9:27–10:11, 4th century

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Sirach 30:8 (WEB)
An unbroken horse becomes stubborn. An unrestrained son becomes headstrong.

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Clement of Alexandria, The Instructor I.9Book I
““For an unbroken horse turns out unmanageable, and a son who is let take his own way turns out reckless.”” — editor's note: Ecclus. xxx. 8.
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