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25 Give a daughter in marriage; you will have finished a great task.
    But give her to a man of understanding.

26 If you have a wife who pleases you,[a] do not cast her out;
    but do not trust yourself to one whom you detest.
27 With all your heart honor your father,
    and do not forget the birth pangs of your mother.

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  1. Sirach 7:26 Heb Syr omit who pleases you

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