New American Bible, Revised Edition

Ben Sira 26:7-14 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

7. A wicked wife is a chafing yoke;taking hold of her is like grasping a scorpion.

8. A drunken wife arouses great anger,for she does not hide her shame.

9. By her haughty stare and her eyelidsan unchaste wife can be recognized.

10. Keep a strict watch over an unruly wife,lest, finding an opportunity, she use it;

11. Watch out for her impudent eye,and do not be surprised if she betrays you:

12. As a thirsty traveler opens his mouthand drinks from any water nearby,So she sits down before every tent pegand opens her quiver for every arrow.

13. A gracious wife delights her husband;her thoughtfulness puts flesh on his bones.

14. A silent wife is a gift from the Lord;nothing is worth more than her self-discipline.