Sirach 36:27
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CEB
A woman’s beauty brightens a man’s face, and she surpasses a man’s every desire.
DRA
Where there is no hedge, the possession shall be spoiled: and where there is no wife, he mourneth that is in want.
NABRE
A woman’s beauty makes her husband’s face light up, for it surpasses all else that delights the eye.
NCB
A woman’s beauty causes a man’s face to light up, and there is nothing a man desires more.
NRSVA
A woman’s beauty lights up a man’s face, and there is nothing he desires more.
NRSVACE
A woman’s beauty lights up a man’s face, and there is nothing he desires more.
NRSVCE
A woman’s beauty lights up a man’s face, and there is nothing he desires more.
NRSVUE
A woman’s beauty lights up a man’s face, and there is nothing he desires more.
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