Ben Sira 40:19

19 Children and the building of a city continue a man's name, but a blameless wife is counted above them both.

Ben Sira 40:19 In-Context

17 Bountifulness is as a most fruitful garden, and mercifulness endureth for ever.

18 To labor and to be content with what a man hath is a sweet life, but he that findeth a treasure is above them both.

19 Children and the building of a city continue a man's name, but a blameless wife is counted above them both.

20 Wine and music rejoice the heart, but the love of wisdom is above them both.

21 The pipe and the psaltery make sweet melody, but a pleasant tongue is above them both.