Ben Sira 40:19

19 Children and the building of a city establish a man's name, but a blameless wife is accounted better than both.

Ben Sira 40:19 In-Context

17 Kindness is like a garden of blessings, and almsgiving endures for ever.

18 Life is sweet for the self-reliant and the worker, but he who finds treasure is better off than both.

19 Children and the building of a city establish a man's name, but a blameless wife is accounted better than both.

20 Wine and music gladden the heart, but the love of wisdom is better than both.

21 The flute and the harp make pleasant melody, but a pleasant voice is better than both.