World English Bible

Sirach 40:20-24 World English Bible (WEB)

20. Wine and music rejoice the heart; And the love of wisdom is above both.

21. The pipe and the lute make pleasant melody; And a pleasant tongue is above both.

22. Your eye shall desire grace and beauty; And above both the green blade of corn.

23. A friend and a companion never meet amiss; And a wife with her husband is above both.

24. Brethren and succour are for a time of affliction; And almsgiving is a deliverer above both.