22 An harlot shall be accounted as spittle; but a married woman is a tower against death to her husband. (KJV) 23 A wicked woman is given as a portion to a wicked man: but a godly woman is given to him that feareth the Lord. (KJV) 24 A dishonest woman contemneth shame: but an honest woman will reverence her husband. (KJV)
Sirach 26:22–24
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Proverbs 12:3–5
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Sirach 26:6–8
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Proverbs 23:26–28
26 My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes delight in my ways. 27 For a prostitute is a deep pit, and an adulteress is a narrow well. 28 Like a robber she lies in wait and multiplies the faithless among men.
Sirach 26:2–4
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Sirach 25:18–20
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Sirach 22:3–5
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Proverbs 11:15–17
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