Wisdom of Ben Sira 40:19-21

New Catholic Bible

¹⁹ Children and the founding of a city will preserve one’s name,
    but better than either is finding wisdom.
Cattle and orchards make a man well known,^[a]
    but better than either is a perfect wife.
²⁰ Wine and music gladden the heart,
    but better than either is the love of wisdom.
²¹ The flute and the harp make sweet melody,
    but better than either is a pleasant voice.