18 By the name of the Lord God, who is called the God of Israel, you gathered gold like tin, and multiplied silver like lead. (WEB) 19 You bowed your loins to women, and in your body you were brought into subjection. (WEB) 20 You blemished your honor, and defiled your offspring, to bring wrath upon your children. I was grieved for your folly, (WEB)
Sirach 47:18–20
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