Ben Sira 40:21

21 The pipe and the psaltery make sweet melody, but a pleasant tongue is above them both.

Ben Sira 40:21 In-Context

19 Children and the building of a city continue a man's name, but a blameless wife is counted above them both.

20 Wine and music rejoice the heart, but the love of wisdom is above them both.

21 The pipe and the psaltery make sweet melody, but a pleasant tongue is above them both.

22 Thine eye desireth favor and beauty, but more than both corn while it is green.

23 A friend and companion never meet amiss, but above both is a wife with her husband.