19
Children and the building of a city establish one's name, but better than either is the one who finds wisdom. Cattle and orchards make one prosperous; but a blameless wife is accounted better than either.
20
Wine and music gladden the heart, but the love of friends is better than either.
21
The flute and the harp make sweet melody, but a pleasant voice is better than either.
22
The eye desires grace and beauty, but the green shoots of grain more than either.
23
A friend or companion is always welcome, but a sensible wife is better than either.
New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.