Sirach 40:16-25

1. 16 The weed growing upon every water and bank of a river shall be pulled up before all grass.

2. 17 Bountifulness is as a most fruitful garden, and mercifulness endureth for ever.

3. 18 To labour, and to be content with that a man hath, is a sweet life: but he that findeth a treasure is above them both.

4. 19 Children and the building of a city continue a man's name: but a blameless wife is counted above them both.

5. 20 Wine and musick rejoice the heart: but the love of wisdom is above them both.

6. 21 The pipe and the psaltery make sweet melody: but a pleasant tongue is above them both.

7. 22 Thine eye desireth favour and beauty: but more than both corn while it is green.

8. 23 A friend and companion never meet amiss: but above both is a wife with her husband.

9. 24 Brethren and help are against time of trouble: but alms shall deliver more than them both.

10. 25 Gold and silver make the foot stand sure: but counsel is esteemed above them both.

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