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Sirach 25:17
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17The wickedness of a woman changeth her face, and darkeneth her countenance like sackcloth.
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15There is no head above the head of a serpent; and there is no wrath above the wrath of an enemy.
16I had rather dwell with a lion and a dragon, than to keep house with a wicked woman.
— Sirach 25:17 —
18Her husband shall sit among his neighbours; and when he heareth it shall sigh bitterly.
19All wickedness is but little to the wickedness of a woman: let the portion of a sinner fall upon her.