Ben Sira 9:2

2 Do not give yourself to a woman and let her trample down your strength.

Ben Sira 9:2 In-Context

1 Do not be jealous of the wife of your bosom, or you will teach her an evil lesson to your own hurt.
2 Do not give yourself to a woman and let her trample down your strength.
3 Do not go near a loose woman, or you will fall into her snares.
4 Do not dally with a singing girl, or you will be caught by her tricks.
5 Do not look intently at a virgin, or you may stumble and incur penalties for her.
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