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Ben Sira 40:19

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19 Children, and the building of a city shall establish a name, but a blameless wife shall be counted above them both.

Ben Sira 40:19 In-Context

17 Grace is like a paradise in blessings, and mercy remaineth for ever.
18 The life of a labourer that is content with what he hath, shall be sweet, and in it thou shalt find a treasure.
19 Children, and the building of a city shall establish a name, but a blameless wife shall be counted above them both.
20 Wine and music rejoice the heart, but the love of wisdom is above them both.
21 The flute and the psaltery make a sweet melody, but a pleasant tongue is above them both.
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