Ben Sira 9:1

1 Don't be jealous of the wife you love. You will only be teaching her how to do you harm. ¹

Ben Sira 9:1 In-Context

1 Don't be jealous of the wife you love. You will only be teaching her how to do you harm.

2 Do not surrender your dignity to any woman.

3 Keep away from other men's wives or they will trap you.

4 Don't keep company with female musicians; they will trick you.

5 Don't look too intently at a virgin, or you may find yourself forced to pay a bride price.