Ben Sira 7:25

25 Give thy daughter in marriage, and so shalt thou have performed a weighty matter; but give her to a man of understanding.

Ben Sira 7:25 In-Context

23 Hast thou children? Instruct them, and bow down their neck from their youth.

24 Hast thou daughters? Have concern for their chastity, and show not thyself indulgent toward them.

25 Give thy daughter in marriage, and so shalt thou have performed a weighty matter; but give her to a man of understanding.

26 Hast thou a wife after thy heart? Forsake her not, but give not thyself over to a hateful woman.

27 Honor thy father with thy whole heart, and forget not the sorrows of thy mother.