Sirach 40:19-21

Common English Bible

¹⁹ Children and building a city
establish one’s name,
    but better than both
    is a wife who is considered blameless.
²⁰ Wine and music make the heart glad,
    but better than both
    is the love of wisdom.^[a]
21 A flute and a harp make sweet melodies,
    but better than both is a pleasant voice.