20
A sandy ascent for the feet of the aged— such is a garrulous wife to a quiet husband.
21
Do not be ensnared by a woman's beauty, and do not desire a woman for her possessions.
22
There is wrath and impudence and great disgrace when a wife supports her husband.
23
Dejected mind, gloomy face, and wounded heart come from an evil wife. Drooping hands and weak knees come from the wife who does not make her husband happy.
24
From a woman sin had its beginning, and because of her we all die.
25
Allow no outlet to water, and no boldness of speech to an evil wife.
[a].
Heb Syr: Other Gk authorities read [for her beauty]
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