Ben Sira 26:17

17 As the clear light is upon the holy candlestick, so is the beauty of the face in ripe age.

Ben Sira 26:17 In-Context

15 A shamefaced and faithful woman is a double grace, and her continent mind cannot be valued.

16 As the sun when it ariseth in the high heaven, so is the beauty of a good wife in the ordering of her house.

17 As the clear light is upon the holy candlestick, so is the beauty of the face in ripe age.

18 As the golden pillars are upon the sockets of silver, so are the fair feet with a constant heart.

19 My son, keep the flower of thine age sound, and give not thy strength to strangers.