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Sirach 7:19
Don’t neglect a wise and good wife, for her grace is worth more than gold.
Humble thy spirit very much: for the vengeance on the flesh of the ungodly is fire and worms.
Don't miss your chance to marry a wise and good woman. A gracious wife is worth more than gold.
Do not reject a sensible wife; a gracious wife is more precious than pearls.
Do not turn against a wise and good wife; her gracious demeanor is worth more than gold.
Do not dismiss a wise and good wife, for her charm is worth more than gold.
Do not dismiss a wise and good wife, for her charm is worth more than gold.
Do not dismiss a wise and good wife, for her charm is worth more than gold.
Do not dismiss a wise and good wife, for her charm is worth more than gold.
Do not deprive yourself of a wise and good wife, for her charm is worth more than gold.
Do not deprive yourself of a wise and good wife, for her charm is worth more than gold.
Do not thou depart [or go away] from a wise woman, and good, whom thou hast gotten in the dread of the Lord; for why the grace of her shamefastness is above gold.
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