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Sirach 26:6-14 World English Bible (WEB)

6. A grief of heart and sorrow is a woman that is jealous of another woman, And the scourge of a tongue communicating to all.

7. A wicked woman is as a yoke of oxen shaken to and fro: He that takes hold of her is as one that graspeth a scorpion.

8. A drunken woman causes great wrath; And she will not cover her own shame.

9. The whoredom of a woman is in the lifting up of her eyes; And it shall be known by her eyelids.

10. Keep strict watch on a headstrong daughter, Lest she find liberty for herself, and use it.

11. Look well after an impudent eye; And marvel not if it trespass against you.

12. She will open her mouth, as a thirsty traveller, And drink of every water that is near: At every post will she sit down, And open her quiver against any arrow.

13. The grace of a wife will delight her husband; And her knowledge will fatten his bones.

14. A silent woman is a gift of the Lord; And there is nothing so much worth as a well-instructed soul.