Ben Sira 25:16

16 I would rather dwell with a lion and a dragon than dwell with an evil wife.

Ben Sira 25:16 In-Context

14 Any attack, but not an attack from those who hate! And any vengeance, but not the vengeance of enemies!

15 There is no venom worse than a snake's venom, and no wrath worse than an enemy's wrath.

16 I would rather dwell with a lion and a dragon than dwell with an evil wife.

17 The wickedness of a wife changes her appearance, and darkens her face like that of a bear.

18 Her husband takes his meals among the neighbors, and he cannot help sighing bitterly.