Ben Sira 47:19

19 But your lust for women was your downfall. ¹

Ben Sira 47:19 In-Context

17 Nations around the world held you in admiration for your songs, proverbs, parables, and witty sayings.

18 You gathered silver and gold as if it were tin or lead, all in the name of the Lord God of Israel.

19 But your lust for women was your downfall.

20 You stained your reputation and that of your descendants. They suffered punishment for that foolishness of yours, which caused them so much grief.

21 It divided the nation, and a rival kingdom arose in northern Israel.