Ben Sira 25:15

15 There is no venom worse than a snake's venom, and no anger worse than a woman's wrath.

Ben Sira 25:15 In-Context

13 Any wound, but not a wound of the heart! Any wickedness, but not the wickedness of a woman!

14 Any suffering, but not suffering from those who hate! And any vengeance, but not the vengeance of enemies!

15 There is no venom worse than a snake's venom, and no anger worse than a woman's wrath.

16 I would rather live with a lion and a dragon than live with an evil woman.

17 A woman's wickedness changes her appearance, and darkens her face like that of a bear.

Footnotes

• [a]. Syr: Gk [head]
• [b]. Syr: Gk [head]
• [c]. Other ancient authorities read [an enemy's]