Common English Bible

Sirach 26:11-16 Common English Bible (CEB)

11. Beware of her shameless eye,and don’t be surprisedif she wrongs you.

12. Just as thirsty travelerswill open their mouthsand drink from water that is near,she will sit in front of every peg,and she will open her quiverto an arrow.

13. A wife’s charm will delight her husband,and her skill will put fat on his bones.

14. A silent wife is a gift from the Lord,and nothing can be tradedfor her self-discipline.

15. A modest wife adds charm upon charm,and there is no balance that can weighthe full value of her self-control.

16. As the sun rising in the Lord’shigh heavens,so is the beauty of a good wifein her well-ordered home.