Ecclesiasticus 16:3

Trust 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.

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Overview of Ecclesiasticus 16:3
Summary
One righteous person surpasses many wicked
Event
Comparing righteousness to offspring quantity
Estimated Time Period
c. 200-180 BC
Category
Wisdom