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Sirach 25:20
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Sirach 25:20
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As the climbing up a sandy way is to the feet of the aged, so is a wife full of words to a quiet man.
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18
Her husband shall sit among his neighbours; and when he heareth it shall sigh bitterly.
19
All wickedness is but little to the wickedness of a woman: let the portion of a sinner fall upon her.
20
As the climbing up a sandy way is to the feet of the aged, so is a wife full of words to a quiet man.
21
Stumble not at the beauty of a woman, and desire her not for pleasure.
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A woman, if she maintain her husband, is full of anger, impudence, and much reproach.
The Brenton translation of the Septuagint is in the public domain.