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 dishonoureth him in her pride shall be counted ungodly of all. (KJV) 27 A loud crying woman and a scold shall be sought out to drive away the enemies. (KJV)
Sirach 26:25–27
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Sirach 22:4–6
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Proverbs 12:3–5
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Sirach 25:18–20
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Sirach 26:8–10
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Sirach 42:13–15
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Sirach 25:22–24
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Proverbs 21:18–20
18 The wicked become a ransom for the righteous, and the faithless for the upright. 19 Better to live in the desert than with a contentious and ill-tempered wife. 20 Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them.
Proverbs 11:15–17
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