Ben Sira 42:14

14 Better is the wickedness of a man than a woman who does good; and it is a woman who brings shame and disgrace.

Ben Sira 42:14 In-Context

12 Do not look upon any one for beauty, and do not sit in the midst of women;

13 for from garments comes the moth, and from a woman comes woman's wickedness.

14 Better is the wickedness of a man than a woman who does good; and it is a woman who brings shame and disgrace.

15 I will now call to mind the works of the Lord, and will declare what I have seen. By the words of the Lord his works are done.

16 The sun looks down on everything with its light, and the work of the Lord is full of his glory.