Ben Sira 26:23

23 [A godless wife is given as a portion to a lawless man,] [but a pious wife is given to the man who fears the Lord.]

Ben Sira 26:23 In-Context

21 [So your offspring will prosper,] [and, having confidence in their good descent, will grow great.]

22 [A prostitute is regarded as spittle,] [and a married woman as a tower of death to her lovers.]

23 [A godless wife is given as a portion to a lawless man,] [but a pious wife is given to the man who fears the Lord.]

24 [A shameless woman constantly acts disgracefully,] [but a modest daughter will even be embarrassed before her husband.]

25 [A headstrong wife is regarded as a dog,] [but one who has a sense of shame will fear the Lord.]