Ben Sira 7:26

26 Hast thou a wife after thy heart? Forsake her not, but give not thyself over to a hateful woman.

Ben Sira 7:26 In-Context

24 Hast thou daughters? Have concern for their chastity, and show not thyself indulgent toward them.
25 Give thy daughter in marriage, and so shalt thou have performed a weighty matter; but give her to a man of understanding.
26 Hast thou a wife after thy heart? Forsake her not, but give not thyself over to a hateful woman.
27 Honor thy father with thy whole heart, and forget not the sorrows of thy mother.
28 Remember that thou wast begotten of them; and how canst thou recompense them the things that they have done for thee?
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