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Sirach 42:10-14 World English Bible (WEB)

10. In her virginity, lest she should be defiled And be with child in her father’s house; And when she has a husband, lest she should transgress; And when she is married, lest she should be barren.

11. Keep a strict watch over a headstrong daughter, Lest she make you a laughing stock to your enemies, A byword in the city and notorious among the people, And shame you before the multitude.

12. Look not upon every body in regard of beauty, And sit not in the midst of women;

13. For from garments comes a moth, And from a woman a woman’s wickedness.

14. Better is the wickedness of a man than a pleasant-dealing woman, And a woman which puts you to shameful reproach.

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