Sirach 47:19

19 You gave yourself to women, and you were subdued by your own body.

Sirach 47:19 In-Context

17 Countries marveled at you on account of your songs, parables, proverbs, and teachings.
18 In the Lord God's name, who is called God over Israel, you collected gold like tin, and you amassed silver like lead.
19 You gave yourself to women, and you were subdued by your own body.
20 You brought disgrace on your honor, and you polluted your offspring, so that you brought punishment upon your children and caused pain because of your foolishness.
21 Your empire became divided, and a rival kingdom sprang up out of Ephraim.

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. LXX You bent your sides for women; Heb You gave your genitals to women.
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