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Sirach 25:21-25 World English Bible (WEB)

21. Throw not yourself upon the beauty of a woman; And desire not a woman for her beauty.

22. There is anger, and impudence, and great reproach, If a woman maintain her husband.

23. A wicked woman is abasement of heart, And sadness of countenance, and a wounded heart: A woman that will not make her husband happy Is as hands that hang down, and palsied knees.

24. From a woman was the beginning of sin; And because of her we all die.

25. Give not water an outlet; Neither to a wicked woman freedom of speech.