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Sirach 26:6 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" A grief of heart and sorrow is a woman who is jealous of another woman. Her tongue-lashing makes it known to all. "

Sirach 26:6

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4 Whether a man is rich or poor, a good heart makes a cheerful face at all times.

5 Of three things my heart was afraid, and concerning the fourth kind I made supplication: The slander of a city, the assembly of a mob, and a false accusation. All these are more grievous than death.

6 A grief of heart and sorrow is a woman who is jealous of another woman. Her tongue-lashing makes it known to all.

7 A wicked woman is like a chafing yoke. He who takes hold of her is like one who grasps a scorpion.

8 A drunken woman causes great wrath. She will not cover her own shame.

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