Ben Sira 25:20

20 As the climbing up a sandy way is to the feet of the aged, so is a wife full of words to a quiet man.

Ben Sira 25:20 In-Context

18 Her husband shall sit among his neighbors, and when he heareth it shall sigh bitterly.

19 All wickedness is but little to the wickedness of a woman; let the portion of a sinner fall upon her.

20 As the climbing up a sandy way is to the feet of the aged, so is a wife full of words to a quiet man.

21 Stumble not at the beauty of a woman, and desire her not for pleasure.

22 A woman, if she maintain her husband, is full of anger, impudence, and much reproach.