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Sirach 40:19-23 World English Bible (WEB)

19. Children and the building of a city establish a man’s name; And a blameless wife is counted above both.

20. Wine and music rejoice the heart; And the love of wisdom is above both.

21. The pipe and the lute make pleasant melody; And a pleasant tongue is above both.

22. Your eye shall desire grace and beauty; And above both the green blade of corn.

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

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