Sirach 7:19

19 Don't neglect a wise and good wife, for her grace is worth more than gold.

Sirach 7:19 In-Context

17 Humble your whole being as much as possible, because fire and worms are the punishment of the ungodly.

18 Don't trade a friend for cash or a genuine friend for the gold of Ophir.

19 Don't neglect a wise and good wife, for her grace is worth more than gold.

20 Don't abuse household slaves who work hard or laborers who devote themselves to their work.

21 Cherish household servants who are intelligent; don't deprive them of freedom.

Footnotes

• [a] Or reject