Sirach 42:6

6 In the case of a wicked wife, using your seal on your documents and supplies is an excellent idea, and lock up things anywhere there are lots of hands.

Sirach 42:6 In-Context

4 of accuracy with scales and weights, of acquiring a lot or a little,
5 of profit from business with merchants, of frequent discipline of children, and of whipping wicked household slaves until they bleed.
6 In the case of a wicked wife, using your seal on your documents and supplies is an excellent idea, and lock up things anywhere there are lots of hands.
7 Whatever you deposit, whether by number and weight, and whatever you give or receive, put everything in writing.
8 Don't be ashamed of discipline for the stupid and foolish and for the old codger who is guilty of sexual immorality. Then you will have been truly educated and approved by everyone alive.

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Gk lacks on your documents and supplies.
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