Sirach 9:1-3

New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition

Advice concerning Women

9 Do not be jealous of the wife of your bosom,
    or you will teach her an evil lesson to your own hurt.
²Do not give yourself to a woman
    and let her trample down your strength.
³Do not go near a loose woman,
    or you will fall into her snares.

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