1 Esdras 4:27

27 Many have perished, stumbled, or sinned because of women.

1 Esdras 4:27 In-Context

25 A man loves his own wife much more than his father or mother.

26 Many men have lost their heads over women, and have become slaves on account of them.

27 Many have perished, stumbled, or sinned because of women.

28 "Now don't you believe me? Isn't the king great in his authority? Don't all countries fear to touch him?

29 I once saw the king and Apame his mistress, the daughter of the eminent Bartacus, sitting by his right side.