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Sirach 40:19
Original
19Children and the building of a city continue a man’s name: but a blameless wife is counted above them both.
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17Bountifulness is as a most fruitful garden, and mercifulness endureth for ever.
18To labour, and to be content with that a man hath, is a sweet life: but he that findeth a treasure is above them both.
— Sirach 40:19 —
20Wine and musick rejoice the heart: but the love of wisdom is above them both.
21The pipe and the psaltery make sweet melody: but a pleasant tongue is above them both.