Ben Sira 25:22

22 There is no head worse than the head of a serpent:

Ben Sira 25:22 In-Context

20 And any affliction, but the affliction from them that hate him:

21 And ally revenge, but the revenge of enemies.

22 There is no head worse than the head of a serpent:

23 And there is no anger above the anger of a woman. It will be more agreeable to abide with a lion and a dragon, than to dwell with a wicked woman.

24 The wickedness of a woman changeth her face: and she darkeneth her countenance as a bear: and sheweth it like sackcloth. In the midst of her neighbours,