Ben Sira 25:15

15 There is no head above the head of a serpent, and there is no wrath above the wrath of an enemy.

Ben Sira 25:15 In-Context

13 Give me any plague, but the plague of the heart; and any wickedness, but the wickedness of a woman;

14 And any affliction, but the affliction from them that hate me; and any revenge, but the revenge of enemies.

15 There is no head above the head of a serpent, and there is no wrath above the wrath of an enemy.

16 I had rather dwell with a lion and a dragon, than to keep house with a wicked woman.

17 The wickedness of a woman changeth her face, and darkeneth her countenance like sackcloth.