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Ben Sira 25:21-26 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

21. Do not be enticed by a woman’s beauty,or be greedy for her wealth.

22. Harsh is the slavery and great the shamewhen a wife supports her husband.

23. Depressed mind, gloomy face,and a wounded heart—a wicked woman.Drooping hands and quaking knees,any wife who does not make her husband happy.

24. With a woman sin had a beginning,and because of her we all die.

25. Allow water no outlet,and no boldness of speech to a wicked woman.

26. If she does not go along as you direct,cut her away from you.

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