17 The wickedness of a woman changes her appearance, and darkens her countenance like that of a bear. (WEB)
Sirach 25:17
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Sirach 25:22–24
22 There is anger, impudence, and great reproach if a woman supports her husband. (WEB) 23 A wicked woman is abasement of heart, sadness of countenance, and a wounded heart. A woman who won’t make her husband happy is like hands that hang down, and weak knees. (WEB) 24 The beginnin… (WEB)
Sirach 26:6–8
6 A grief of heart and sorrow is a woman who is jealous of another woman. Her tongue-lashing makes it known to all. (WEB) 7 A wicked woman is like a chafing yoke. He who takes hold of her is like one who grasps a scorpion. (WEB) 8 A drunken woman causes great wrath. She will not… (WEB)
Sirach 42:13–15
13 For from garments comes a moth, and from a woman comes a woman’s wickedness. (WEB) 14 Better is the wickedness of a man than a pleasant woman, a woman who puts you to shame and disgrace. (WEB) 15 I will make mention now of the works of the Lord, and will declare the things that… (WEB)
Sirach 13:24–26
24 Riches are good if they have no sin. Poverty is evil only in the opinion of the ungodly. (WEB) 25 The heart of a man changes his countenance, whether it is for good or for evil. (WEB) 26 A cheerful countenance is a sign of a prosperous heart. Devising proverbs takes strenuous th… (WEB)
Sirach 26:24–26
24 A dishonest woman contemneth shame: but an honest woman will reverence her husband. (KJV) 25 A shameless woman shall be counted as a dog; but she that is shamefaced will fear the Lord. (KJV) 26 A woman that honoureth her husband shall be judged wise of all; but she that dishonou… (KJV)
Testament of Reuben 2:15–17
15 For moreover, concerning them, the angel of the Lord told me, and taught me, that women are overcome by the spirit of fornication more than men, and in their heart they plot against men; and by means of their adornment they deceive first their minds, and by t… (T12)
Sirach 31:12–14
12 Do you sit at a great table? Don’t be greedy there. Don’t say, “There is a lot of food on it!” (WEB) 13 Remember that a greedy eye is a wicked thing. What has been created more greedy than an eye? Therefore it sheds tears from every face. (WEB) 14 Don’t stretch your hand whereve… (WEB)
2 Esdras 16:48–50
48 the more I will hate them for their sins,” says the Lord. (WEB) 49 Just as a respectable and virtuous woman hates a prostitute, (WEB) 50 so will righteousness hate iniquity when she adorns herself, and will accuse her to her face when he comes who will defend him who diligently… (WEB)
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