Holy Scripture
Sirach 40:23
Source: Septuagint
Original
23A friend and companion never meet amiss: But above both is a wife with her husband.
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21The pipe and the psaltery make sweet melody: But a pleasant tongue is above them both.
22Thine eye desireth favor and beauty: But more than both the first sprouting of corn.
— Sirach 40:23 —
24Brethren and help are against time of trouble: But alms shall deliver more than them both.
25Gold and silver make the foot stand sure; But counsel is esteemed above them both.