Sirach 40:19-21

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¹⁹ Children and the building of a city establish one’s name,
    but better than either is the one who finds wisdom.
Cattle and orchards make one prosperous,^[a]
    but a blameless wife is accounted better than either.^(A)
20 Wine and music gladden the heart,
    but the love of friends^[b] is better than either.^(B)
21 The flute and the harp make sweet melody,
    but a pleasant voice is better than either.^(C)